S Chavez
A Tale of Two Equines...
Two horses grew up together pulling a cart for a driver. For many years, they worked together and took their driver, who cared for them...
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S Chavez
- Jul 21, 2022
- 3 min
Wearing Masks Can Get Tiring
On my walk this morning, I ran into someone who recognized me from my church. It got me thinking about the different faces we wear in the...
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S Chavez
- Apr 6, 2022
- 2 min
On the Stupidity of Racism
I’ve been thinking about the stupidity of racism lately. The year Hattie McDaniel became the first ever African American to win an Oscar...
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S Chavez
- Mar 2, 2022
- 3 min
What brought you joy as a child?
A friend on social media recently asked a good question: What brought you joy as a child? What a wonderful thing to ask and I'm glad he...
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S Chavez
- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
Starve Hate
The story goes that after signing of the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin said to his newly minted fellow Americans, “We...
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S Chavez
- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
Where Is True Value Found?
As per the norm, I was listening to music as I took my five mile walk this morning. My smart phone shuffled from song to song until the...
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S Chavez
- Sep 11, 2021
- 3 min
9/11 - 20 Years Later
On September 11, 2001, right about the time as I write this today, a thirty-two year old man was holding his four year old close to his...
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S Chavez
- Sep 9, 2021
- 3 min
Racism - Just Don't Play
Tug of War is one of the most popular lawn games played worldwide. Two teams pitted against each other in a test of strength, pull on...
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S Chavez
- Sep 9, 2021
- 1 min
Which Way Will Your Winds Blow?
As I was walking this morning there were brisk Santa Ana winds. As the strong breeze blew into my face, I mused to myself that it made me...
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S Chavez
- Sep 9, 2021
- 2 min
The Vase Makes the Flowers Beautiful
I was at the eye doctor a little while back. As I was wandering around their expansive lobby waiting for my name to be called, I saw an...
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S Chavez
- Sep 9, 2021
- 1 min
Shame Can Be a Useful Tool
Much of society today says that you shouldn't ever feel ashamed. Shame is for the weak. If you feel shame, it’s wrong. People should be...
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S Chavez
- Sep 9, 2021
- 1 min
Look to the Distant Horizon
I was walking a few days ago when I found myself a couple of feet from a chain link fence. As I walked by, taking in the details of the...
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S Chavez
- Sep 8, 2021
- 2 min
Compassion isn't just for the Needy
I was out on my walk as usual today. As I walked over a bridge, I passed the remnants of a homeless camp in the flood wash below. I found...
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S Chavez
- Aug 27, 2021
- 2 min
Let Nature Take Its Course
As I was getting ready this morning, I was trying to do something about my severe case of bed head. I ran my hands under the water,...
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S Chavez
- Aug 27, 2021
- 1 min
Perseverance is the Best Game Plan
Keep playing. If you stay positive and continue being friendly, it's only a matter of time before you stop hitting the ball against the...
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S Chavez
- Aug 26, 2021
- 3 min
Time and Perspective
Getting older is a circle for the wise... So I've been thinking about time. Just like the rest of us did when we were their age, the...
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S Chavez
- Aug 26, 2021
- 2 min
Perchance to Dream
Positive thinking can change a person’s life. Maybe positive media programming can change a world. The horrible fire that occurred in...
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S Chavez
- Aug 26, 2021
- 2 min
Compassion Isn't Just for the Needy
Think of the other guy and not just yourself. It’s that simple. I was out on my walk as usual today. As I walked over a bridge, I passed...
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