R. L. Solberg

A Dogmatic Permutation

I’m noticing a troubling trend with these mass shooting tragedies, like the San Bernadino massacre that happened yesterday. But before I get there, let me first say how heartbreaking it is that we’re experiencing so many mass shootings so often that trends are beginning to emerge. What I’m starting to see—and I hasten to add that […]

R. L. Solberg 8 years ago

Creativity Music & Art

Midnight

Apparently, I’m now one of those old guys who like to putter around in the garage on Saturdays, not really doing much, just enjoying the day and following my fancy where it leads. Except in my case, I don’t tinker around with tools in the garage. Instead, I head to my little home studio I call The Lab, where I […]

R. L. Solberg 8 years ago

Culture Faith Philosophy

A Counter Perspective

For me, looking at an issue from a completely different angle really helps provide some perspective. I like to consider what it might look like when viewed from the opposite side of the table. Imagine if this was how the news stories read late Friday night: “During their attack on the Bataclan concert hall witnesses […]

R. L. Solberg 8 years ago

Creativity Music & Art Personal

On Playing To Play

I wrote some simple piano chord diagrams for my daughter Maggie and she spent three hours playing the piano yesterday. She’s a natural. She inspired me to want to play just for the enjoyment of playing. The thing I love about music is you don’t even have to be very good to get lost in it. […]

R. L. Solberg 8 years agoNovember 21, 2020

Culture Faith Philosophy

Adrift At Sea

Unlike any time in our nation’s history, we are seeing a horrible cultural phenomenon where people who are disturbed, evil, and/or mentally unhealthy are deciding that mass murder is a viable option for them. You can’t argue with the fact that Americans today have relatively easy access to guns. But we’ve had easy access to […]

R. L. Solberg 8 years ago