From "The Hummingbird"

"After watching for a while, hoping to see the hummingbird again, he realized he would have to be patient, and perhaps a little bit lucky…"

From "Confessions of an Idler"

"Passing time timelessly in simple activity, I seek to lose my mind and come to my senses, moving back into my body where I truly live. This is the ark of my spirit, my true nature."

From "Meet Aiki-Doh!-ka"

"Aiki-Doh!-ka embodies the sincere, earnest and somewhat whimsical aspiration that imbues all aikidoka. You might say he is the Don Quixote of Aikido – he has the best intentions but is somewhat lacking in his execution."

From "Skipping Stones"

"If it’s sunny, I take off my shirt and shoes – sunshine feels good on the top of my feet, and I like it when mud extrudes between my toes."

From "Hull Down"

"Bending to his work again, he continued to caress the gunwale with the plane, the shape in his mind’s eye slowly emerging as the long, even strips rose and fell away."

From "Collecting Smiles"

"Laugh lines crinkle, softening even the sternest face, and dimples magically emerge..."

Quotes: Pro Gallery