Stressor Therapy

The only thing that could be better than this beach is the reef 200 meters offshore. I think it is about time to enjoy both.

Seems like it has been a long winter.

What I am Reading Right Now

Reading for pleasure keeps our minds sharp and entertained. Here is what is (or has been) on my night stand right know, excluding periodicals.

Recently finished books:

'Faith of My Fathers' Sen. John McCain

'No Country for Old Men' Cormac McCarthy

'The Road' Cormac McCarthy

'Beyond Valor' Patrick O'Donnell

'Abraham Lincoln' Time

'Zero' Masatake Okumiya

What I am working on right now:

'The New Testament' (Various)

'Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die' Chris Santella

'American Gospel' Jon Mecham

'Blood Meridian' Cormac McCarthy

So that is what I have been enjoying lately. Let me know what you have also been reading so I can get some ideas on what to read next in the next few weeks.

Here we go again........

So, she is getting married. This little gal has made me smile since the day she arrived over 22 years ago, 'half grown', as the attending physician stated as he pulled out a 9lb. 10oz. baby girl. Even as an infant her smile and disposition was infectious. As I reminisce about 'our time' together I almost always remember her smile, laugh and sense of humour.

Alas, she is all grown up and making herself known to the rest of the world. Most of those she associates with have figured out that this girl is exceptional. She has even revealed herself to a young man and is committing herself to him tomorrow through marriage. Take good care of her Matthew, this gal is really special to a lot of people, especially, her dad.

I love you Brenna, thank you for always making my life a little brighter, no a lot brighter.

Sometime Things are Not What They Seem

Poor Kermie, he was the only one that didn't know.

I Wish I was Diving...

It has been a fast and exciting week, mainly because the Utah Legislature is in session and the second round of 'our' health reform is being brought forth in a significant piece of legislation. Until the bill is 'numbered', which should happen in the next few days, I can't say too much, but this is easily the most far reaching influence that I have had in my 23+ year career. Health reform very likely can or will be my professional legacy.

As exciting as all of this is, and it is exciting to the point of almost being intoxicating, I am 'aching' to get back under the ocean. Man, I am ready to get wet and do some flying in the liquid realm. Hopefully, my BGF and I can get away for a few days next month.