http://thesantiagoway.libsyn.com/parish-camino-with-special-guest-phil-volker
There is the link to one of my homilies from the weekend. I obviously am no public speaker but can get up in front of a group and talk for a few minutes. It is both challenging and rewarding.
Ah, back to the ranch and the constant battle to beat back the jungle. The blackberries are on the verge of a giant explosion. It will be such a show, such a display. If we can harvest 1% of them it will be a miracle. We cleaned out what we stil had frozen from last season and made some juice. Rebecca and Hanna got together and developed the Raven Ranch Blackberry Mocktail. Juice, lemon and tonic water over ice. Yea, and good for ya.
There is the corn explosion too, no small deal. It’s gone from the Fourth of July knee high to now chest high. The early variety is starting to tassel. Corn sex on the way.
Yup, just sitting back and trying to digest the whole past weekend. A whole lot of folks came and got a Camino taste. A significant number came to the four Phil’s Camino showings complete with Q and A’s with Annie and myself. And maybe a thousand folks total were there for the three homilies that I was fortunate to be able to give. So, we touched people. Quite a few lingered after things and between things to talk and tell me a story. Lots of hugs and hand shakes were participated in, lucky me.
Time to go for me, the best to you there. Thanks for checking in and listen to that podcast. Love, Felipe.
Yes, you are a public speaker! Whether you like it or not:
1). You are in public before groups of people who volunteerarily show up.
2). You speak aloud to them.
3). You engage them.
4). You impart information and wisdom.
5). But importantly you “influence” and move people to “feel” emotions and that is what sets a public speaker apart from a good public speaker.
6). Albeit “a good humble public speaker”!
Cas
Carol ~ OK, I’ve been handled! Let me digest that. Thanks so much for being with us. You make a big difference.
Have a safe trip. Hello to Kel. felipe.x
She is a good handler, you spoke well and from the heart, and many were touched.
Ann-Marie ~ Yes, Carol keeps my ducks in a row. As for me thank you, just feeling my way along most of the time. Thanks for your friendship. Felipe.x
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My pleasure I assure you and never equal to what you give back! I will say to Kel for you, he is hard at work in the New Mexico sun working with his brother to build a deck.
“The Handler” (needs handling at time too! Just ask Kelly!)
Carol ~ Sounds like it’s time for tapas down there! You’re awesome, Felipe.x
My Dearest Phil,
Thank YOU for sharing the link.
A presentation given from HEART is the best there is.
You did a superb job.
Many more speeches to come.
Blessings.
William
Thank you William. I guess I should try for the many more. How is summer progressing up there? My corn is as tall as I am now and we have a week of weather in the 80’s coming up. Keep in touch, Felipe.
Hi Phil,
We are enjoying a good growing season.
More details coming soon.
Glad to read about the progress of your corn.
Enjoy every kernel.
William.
William of the North ~ Did I see pic of green peppers. I’m impressed that you can grow them, we can bearly here. Yea, the corn is going crazy but it won’t start to be ready for two or three weeks. Keep in touch, Phil.
Querido Felipe,
Your homily was wonderful, just so full of your authentic self. I know it must take its toll on you and your general stamina but you did something really good in that parish that day. I’m going to work some of your thoughts about curing/healing into my beloved brother-in-law’s mind & heart this week, as he’s just been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Love to you and Your Rebecca!
Mary Margaret
St. James is always afoot
MM ~ thanks on the homily. I actually did three of them in two days, great training. Sorry to here about your brother-in-law’s cancer. Yes, be his friend. Keep n touch, Felipe.x