Deep Thoughts
(aka: my blog spot)

Remember the vets

How many times have you heard or read something like this: We’ll never know the sacrifices they made for our freedom. Well believe it, because it’s true – we never will. So the very least we can do is appreciate what they’ve done and sacrificed.

I’d like to now share with you a true story …

Babies in the pool

I just spent a few wonderful days lounging by the pool. It was awesome! But there seems to be this phenomenon that occurs when it comes to these bodies of water that I just don’t understand. I’m speaking of bringing your baby to the pool.

Here’s why I have an issue with it, first and foremost …

And now from the traffic desk ...

It’s times like this I wish I was still reporting traffic on the radio. I came across two stories in the local paper and thought to myself “only in California”. It’s literally like a script from a Naked Gun movie or a Wiley Coyote cartoon …

Tenacious little hummingbird

Talk about tenacity! I think it’s easy to say we can all learn a thing or two from this little guy. He’s getting that hummingbird food no matter what stands in his way. So when things seem insurmountable, or too difficult or you just plain don’t want to do it … remember our little feathered friend …

I've finally reached my limit with texting drivers

… Before I go on, I have to tell you why I finally ‘lost it’ over what happened. I’m a cyclist too. I wouldn’t say an avid cyclist, but I do enjoy riding the 15 miles to the studio and 15 back, with most of that trip on paved off-road bike paths. On the road? Forget it! You truly are taking your life in your hands around here …

"Bee" confident

So here I was, taking a trip of just a few miles, when I had to stop for a red light. While waiting, I felt something tickle the back of my hand. I looked down and there it was … a bee (the photo is a dramatization but it does show exactly how and where the bee landed). For most people the natural reaction would be to freak out and try to swat the bee away. But that could have just as easily lead to a sting …