Author Archives: Barry Owen

Yesterday, Betty visited Owen Hollow where life is VIBRANT with new growth. I had spent the most of the 2 prior days “working my land” – mowing the knee high flowers which grow every year before the grass emerges through the bed of moss. I find this fascinating . . . this choreography of untamed […]

Nothing has changed! Despite our earnest efforts to change things for the better, we often find ourselves returning to our more familiar comfort zones. We ask provocative questions like: “Why!” Maybe we choose a different path of curiosity and ask : “Why not?” or: “What if . . . ?” Really? Must we fix all […]

Here we go . . . the speculation runs rampant – DEEP & Prolific Who will win? Will the Titans defeat themselves, or will the Bengals hand us an easy win? Does the 12th man contribute to the win (or loss)? Derrick Henry – Will he GO . . . or pfffft I believe we […]

. . . we should learn everything there is to learn about this, shouldn’t we? After all, our goal is to do this thing exceptionally well the FIRST TIME because we desire efficient expediency with ZERO tolerance for ANY deficiencies, absent any flaws. We MUST practice, practice, practice (as we were taught in grade school) […]

When people come together to talk about issues and opportunities which are in common, it’s not uncommon for a spontaneous combustion of generosity to occur. Passion rises as folks realize the space is safe for collaborative dialogue, and the momentum builds. Possibilities begin to emerge – like popcorn – as the participants begin to let […]