I don’t have a death wish

Believe it or not, this post is not about that kooky broadcaster who did some bad math and predicted the end of the world. This post is about ALL the kooky folks who predict the end of the world or rant about end times or an imminent rapture, etc. I …

How’s the view up there?

I watched President Obama make the announcement Sunday night. I had poured a glass of wine previously, but it went untouched as I heard the news that osama bin laden was dead. I have mixed feelings about all this. I believe in God. A God who created us all- even …

The Yosemite Prayer

On one of my favorite trips to Yosemite, I sat with friends on the outdoor patio at the Ahwahnee Lodge. I was so broke back then, all I could afford there was a frosty beverage. I had a strawberry daiquiri, one of the very few rum drinks I like. It …

The Oh S%$#! Prayer

Another prayer I use is what I affectionately know as the Oh Shit prayer. This is a type of prayer with the Oh Shit prayer holding down one end of a continuum. At the other end of the same spectrum is the Oh Please prayer. It is the same prayer, …

The Sleeping Baby Prayer

I thought I would write some posts directly tying in with the “prayer” in Prayers and Cocktails. Not to be rude, but drinks first. I recently picked up a sauvignon blanc to go with a stir fry I made. I really liked it– unusual for me and white wine. So, …