One of my favorite contemplation spots these days is Clark Gardens in Weatherford, Texas. A couple of weeks ago, I got up early and headed over. Luckily, McDonald’s is right on the way. So I went through the drive thru and got my favorite drink, an iced vanilla latte. With that in hand, I began my exploration. Even at the beginning of summer, there was still a lot in bloom. That day, I had my heart set on seeing the sunflowers. I was told by the guy in the gift shop wh

It is April 15th. After keeping excellent track of all your expenses, receipts and charitable giving all year - after the countless questions from your tax person and several hours of waiting in hot airless offices, you learn that you owe thousands of dollars again this year. You somehow manage to resist the urge to throw your head right into the sand or crawl under your covers until the stress, worry, anxiety and debt go away. In the morning, you manage to get up, shower a