by Mark Greenelsh | Aug 29, 2020 | Notes from Greenelsh
Yesterday my 15-year old niece, who has been a part of our family since she was born, was officially adopted by my brother and sister-in-law. It was a momentous court proceeding conducted online due to the pandemic. Family and friends were welcome to join the virtual...
by Mark Greenelsh | Aug 22, 2020 | Notes from Greenelsh
Each day this week has been enveloped by a thick, white smoke from two dozen fires blazing throughout California. Two days ago our county had the worse air quality in the world and temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The dry summer season and hot winds fuel the...
by Mark Greenelsh | Aug 2, 2020 | Notes from Greenelsh
During this pandemic it’s good to get out whenever you can. Find simple, safe ways to break up your routine. Today is a beautiful summer day, so I rode my bike to the beach. Riding gives me a different perspective than driving. The slower pace offers sensations...
by Mark Greenelsh | Jul 23, 2020 | Notes from Greenelsh
If you are like me you are probably wondering when COVID-19 will become less threatening, when businesses and schools will reopen in person, or when government will better serve all of its constituents. Times of uncertainty should cause us to re-evaluate our...
by Mark Greenelsh | Jul 10, 2020 | Notes from Greenelsh
We can all learn from our experiences, ourselves, and others. In fact, a key aspect of wisdom is to glean lessons from the experience of others so you can benefit without having to go through it yourself. That’s one reason the Bible says, “As iron sharpens...
