First movie with granddaughter Luna. Definitely a treat. She was engaged from start to finish and so was I. I highly recommend this film for anyone who wants a fresh look at how our emotions play a major role in our lives. Great story. Innovative and unexpected. Off to bed. Heading back to CA tomorrow. Sleep…
Month: June 2015
Thank you SCOTUS!
I am so happy that the Supreme Court has supported same sex marriage. I believe this is the absolute right thing to do, particularly since I am from a gay family with several gay siblings, and a mother who lived with her “best friend” for 29 years after my dad died. My brothers and sister…
Our Day in Photos
Today was spent with our Utah family. A hike followed by hang out time at my niece Kevin and her husband Scott’s house. I am dead tired but let it suffice to say that we had a wonderful time. I feel fortunate to have such a wonderful family. Here are a few photos: Summit Park,…
Eulogy for my Brother-in-Law, Ray Agutter
My name is Len Leatherwood and I am Ray’s sister-in-law and Jim and Kevin’s aunt. Let me say on behalf of our entire family that we appreciate that you are here today to help commemorate the life of our beloved Ray. I am certain everyone in this church has been touched by his amazing spirit…
Off to SLC
Ray and I are at LAX waiting for our delayed flight to Salt Lake. I am sitting next to two IRS agents who are deeply engaged in a conversation about their work. One clearly has more experience than the other and is offering some advice. One heartening line I just overheard is, “Always give the…
Reflection on “Be Here Now”
“This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” -Alan W. Watts I believe this quote from Alan W. Watts is the absolute truth. The operative words are “engaged,” “here and now,”…
Moving Ahead
I have just arrived home (10:45 pm) after going with Rachael to meet a potential apartment-mate in Orange County. This would be a place where Rachael could settle in when she begins law school in August at Chapman University in Orange. The young woman was lovely. She and Rachael could be sisters they look so…
A Kindness Extended to My SLC Family
I am so touched I just want to cry right now. My relatives in Salt Lake City (who are not church goers) went at my urging to St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in downtown SLC today to talk about a funeral for my brother-in-law, E. Ray. He was a former Mormon who converted to the Episcopal…
My Father’s Advice
My father taught me a few basic truths about life. Here is a limited list of them in no order of importance: 1) Care about people and they will care about you. 2) Make friends one person at a time, which means individual relationships are more meaningful than group relationships. 3) Family is central. 4) Don’t…
Ray Agutter In Action
Here is a picture of my brother-in-law, Ray Agutter (in the khaki colored suit), aka “E. Ray” at Sarah and Gregorio’s wedding reception a couple of years ago. This picture encapsulates E. Ray’s fun-living spirit as he dances the night away while surrounded by family and friends who love him. Never mind that Ray had…
20 Minutes a Day 