Murphy Daley's Blog

I have plans. I want to reach for all that is possible. Big goals and big plans. I could plan out what needs to happen to get to where I wanted to be. First I would have to organize this, … Continue reading →

This is my backyard. Our dog runs around out there. We had a drought, and we were riding the fine line. How do we water the grass while still conserving water? We tried a lot of things, including planting a … Continue reading →

Monday was Memorial Day, and in my home—the house of history—we remember war time stories. The TV channels find all the war movies to show, and D-Day and Normandy beach flash before our eyes. Those heroes, so many that didn’t … Continue reading →

I’ve talked about time before. In the 24 years of the WonderBlog, with three thousand posts, a search reveals I’ve mentioned time in half of them. That sounds right. And I think of this line: I have measured out my … Continue reading →

Reading Deuteronomy as an adult, I was impressed with chapter 28 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee … Continue reading →

I visited the county fair this week and I’m not entirely happy It is typical Los Angeles to schedule the fair to be more convenient and to make more money. It’s time for a history post! I grew up loving … Continue reading →

“Do your best!” That very little sense to me. When I was young, it enraged me. If I set out to do a thing, it will get done. Like Yoda said, there is no try there is only do. What … Continue reading →

I have loved music all my life, and learned to play piano as a teenager. When I got my McDonald’s paycheck I would walk over to the music store to buys some albums. I made $3.75 an hour and the … Continue reading →

I finally finished the powerpoint presentation. Even as I say that, I wonder if I am using an outdated phrase. I used to feel confident about what I know, and unconcerned about what other people called it. But this presentation … Continue reading →

The Artemis 2 astronauts made it back. They executed the mission and went further than anyone has ever gone before. As I recall, the NASA missions are well thought out. There is a checklist, and a plan for every situation. … Continue reading →