Duane S. Montague

You are More than What You Have Become

I watched The Lion King the other night. It was the first time I’d watched the movie in years. (I know that sounds weird coming from a true Disney fan. People usually assume all you watch are Disney films. I don’t. I actually want to like the movies, and as Shakespeare once noted: “familiarity breedsContinue reading “You are More than What You Have Become”

With Special Thanks to the Red Baron

I have a fondness for the Red Baron. Not the actual, World War I flying ace whom Snoopy so famously battled for years in the Peanuts comic strip. I think he was actually a pretty rotten dude. The Red Baron I have a fondness for has a special place in my office. As I movedContinue reading “With Special Thanks to the Red Baron”

Those Who Spoke

Just was reminded of the importance of speaking into someone’s life. There are people in each of our lives who have said the right word, spoken encouragement, in a moment that we may not have known at the time, but would impact us for the rest of our lives. There are people who have doneContinue reading “Those Who Spoke”

This Changes Everything

When I was five, I wanted to be a fireman. When I was ten, I wanted to be a lawyer. When I was thirteen, I wanted to be a playwright. When I was seventeen, I wanted to be a journalist. I’ve wanted to be a lot of things in my life. I’ve been a lotContinue reading “This Changes Everything”

9/11/02

The first attack on mainland America since the War of 1812, September 11, 2001 is a day that should never be forgotten. Like December 7, 1941, it is a day which “will live in infamy.” I remember the day so well. Work stopped. We were glued to our televisions, to the internet. We spent theContinue reading “9/11/02”

The Island: Eternity in Their Hearts

Robyn and I watched an interesting movie last night. Directed by Michael Bay, the king of explosions and light exposition, the film was surprisingly deep and brought up many questions about identity, humanity, and what makes a person a person. No, I’m not talking about Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen, although that film doesContinue reading “The Island: Eternity in Their Hearts”

Not a Door

This is not a door. The label on the “not a door” clearly states the fact. And yet, I’m inclined to disbelieve the label in some ways. This clearly was, at one time, a door. There are hinges, a door frame, and that bright blue thing with the label on it is what I wouldContinue reading “Not a Door”

It’s All About Faith

It’s all about faith. It’s all about faith! The beauty of belief in the hidden things! It’s all about faith! This is a song the kids learned at VBS this year. I love this song and what it says, as I’m one of those adults who tends to not look at life through the eyesContinue reading “It’s All About Faith”

Road Trip 2009: The Seventh Day

We awakened early on the seventh day. We were nearly an hour outside of Yosemite, and we wanted to be there shortly after the park opened. I was the first one up, ready to go quickly, and by the time the rest of the family was dressed and fed, it was only 8 am. IContinue reading “Road Trip 2009: The Seventh Day”

Road Trip 2009: The Sixth Day

We said goodbye to the City by the Bay. It was a fun time, and we will probably come back. There’s no way we saw all the historical sites we wanted to see. Before we left though, we had a visit to make. Our hotel was just south of the Golden Gate National Cemetery inContinue reading “Road Trip 2009: The Sixth Day”