So it has been a while. Much has happened. All Grace.... And what a ride it has been! I began my sabbatical about year ago. I shut down most of my social media connections--twitter, Facebook, and even stepped away from blogging..then.... I traveled to Rome and made a few side pilgrimages. I climbed mountains in Utah I played in rock n roll concerts with my son. I spent time listening...really listening. I read some, prayed some more, and even did some gardening. I fretted over the state of the world and the sins and evils. I prayed. I let my hair grow (what's left of it) and finally( taking my wife's suggestion) --cut my beard. I started a new job...then ended up having a full summer of being a Dad, Husband, Son--and Uncle. I tried to grow organic things in the garden and remodeled a basement. nnnnnervous dad snow in Utah I prayed some more and then would think about writing. ...about finishing a children's book....about maybe
