The following lyrics were created for the musical stories which were published as our third collection in 2005 under the title of “Reason to Stay.” Simply click on the images below to go directly to the original story, music and complete lyrics along with other related links. Back to Where I Need to Be […]
When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. We’re ready! Teachers have been and continue to be around us all of the time. In the early 1950s, teachers were often contained within a small box in the living room. Of course, we’re talking about the newly minted Zenith TV set. Aside from family and […]
Twenty years ago we decided to take some bold steps together on a journey of the heart, to discover a new level of relationship—one truly based on openness, honesty, commitment and shared values. Although always our intention, we decided to be more deliberate and proactive in growing a relationship that made sense for us. We […]
The poetry, music and insights of Brandi Carlile
We were in the midst of conversations with friends about how relationships can fall apart as a result of simple dishonesty—not telling the truth! We talked about how the truth is really never as bad as the silence, or the suspicion, or the lies to cover up what’s actually going on (and already known in […]
Em’s mom said, “I have something I want to say to you.” She began, “I want to tell you about my dream about the future.” She said that she wants us to live in her house when she is gone. Em thought about it for a moment and thanked her for sharing it with him. […]
In the Ligurian town of Rapallo, along the northern coast of Italy, three brothers are making a name for themselves and their restaurant.. They attract a diverse crowd at their popular place called K2—but that’s only the beginning. More than a mere meal, what really happens behind the driving beat, the flashing big screens, the […]
We like to play a little game called Follow That Thread. It’s really simple and great fun because we never quite know where things are going. It’s also good exercise for slowing down, paying attention and trusting the process. It leads to the most curious things, but to make it work, judgment has to be […]
We tossed about the idea of an inspirational retreat in Tuscany. It’s an ideal location—romantic, beautiful, balmy. We even created a draft letter to invite spiritual leaders to consider such a project. Then our friend, Scott Colglazier came for a visit and lo and behold, he proposed that we co-create a retreat. Talk about synchronicity! […]
Whenever someone says, “Would you like to see the villa?” say yes! First of all, let me clarify. The term villa has been used and abused in recent years as people have tried to attach romantic charm and elegance to contemporary houses. Well, don’t let them fool you. Even the largest and most expensive re-creations […]
