Category Archives: CS Lewis

Breathe

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Ron Giesecke

A little over a year ago, one of my very best friends was in his way to meet his maker. His heart stopped. Had it not been for the intervention of his friends, co-workers and the grace of God–he would … Continue reading →

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The morning road

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Ron Giesecke



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Robin Williams: The eyes had it.

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Ron Giesecke

There was always something about Robin Williams–something intangibly lurking behind the eyes that betrayed a sadness in direct disproportion to the joys he conjured in others. His face would smile, but his eyes–the EYES. They were different. They told of … Continue reading →

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A mishmash of Ukuleles, Yosemite, and Strum Shops

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Ron Giesecke

My buddy Rob phoned me up earlier in the year to see if I wanted to go to Yosemite and climb Half Dome.  I said yes.  Then I realized that seventeen-mile cardiovascular death march was going to require me to … Continue reading →

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And another book idea has hit me

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Ron Giesecke

So the other day, I was listening to a couple of morning guys in the Northern California area, Armstrong & Getty.  Being that they’re on the radio, I can never seem to mentally parse which one is saying what, but … Continue reading →

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How to become a schizophrenic with one reading app

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Ron Giesecke

I never in my life ever expected humanity’s ever-increasing appetite for acceleration to come to the point that the very act of reading would become a veritable Asperger’s simulation chamber. But it’s happened. Don’t believe it?  Peep this app: I … Continue reading →

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In which I blatantly use an accordion-player’s cheekiness for my own pathetic attempt at self-promotion.

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Ron Giesecke

Some thirty-five years ago, my father and I were watching some telethon in which Sammy  Davis Jr. was involved.  There he stood, in a tuxedo and hand-held mic, casually making small talk after a song.  He then mentioned that his … Continue reading →

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Zen, and the art of Kid Maintenance

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Ron Giesecke

My Dear Lucy, I wrote this story for you, but when I began it I had not realized that girls grow quicker than books. As a result you are already too old for fairy tales, and by the time it … Continue reading →

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Ronny Mnemonic (The Gospel Of John Project)

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Ron Giesecke

I’ve always been fascinated by astounding feats of memorization. Whether it be card, counting, the playing of a symphonic piece memorized sheet music, or the extended and unaided soliloquy. I’ve always been fascinated by astounding feats of memorization. Whether it … Continue reading →

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When you’re standing at the edge of the abyss, you have to jump or back away. You can’t just stand there forever. Hunter S. Thompson I want to make a point at the outset. This site isn’t about me. I … Continue reading →

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Ron Giesecke | 1 Comment