Bittersweet
We have a condo in Murrieta, about 90 miles south of our place here in LA. We bought it when Robyn got a job in that area and rather than drive back and forth and stay in a motel, we had a place where she could hang out and we could visit periodically. It is […]
The View from 10,000 Feet
I guess it comes with maturity. You begin to see things differently. A friend told me it was like looking at things from 100 feet, or 1000 feet, or 10,000 feet. At 100 feet, they look like something you can affect, or that affects you. At 1000 feet you see a more something that is […]
I Read Your Book!!!
In the 1970 film, Patton, the General is quoted standing overlooking his victory over Rommel in North Africa, “I read your book.” This may have been literary license on the part of the screen writers, but it is a lesson for us. Why would one not read and perhaps take to heart the words of […]
Crime Rates Plunge – No one seems to know why
I’ve been wondering just how our media would get around to explaining just how it is that crime rates are plummeting. Take here in LA as an example. it seems the murder rate is the lowest it has been in 20 years. It dropped from just over 400 murders in 2024 to just over 200 […]
On Aging
It’s said that aging is a state of mind. Well, it’s also a state of body. Just like the working parts of a car, the parts of one’s body tend to wear out. It makes sense. A good example is your iris, you know that part of your eye that lets light in. As you […]
I’m Baaak
It’s been an interesting couple of years since I last posted. I won’t bore you with the details. Suffice it to say that I’m again focused and will be posting again. JVH
In the Beginning…
I’m starting a new blog here at JVH reflections. I have no special agenda, and hope to bring some fun and excitement to all our lives. If you disagree, let me know, if you agree, let me know. JVH