Alan Rommelfanger is retired and lives with his wife, Leanore, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. They are the parents of six grown children. He enjoys daily walks, boating, and spending time with family and friends. Since retirement, his hobbies have been weaving, woodworking, cross-stitching, and reading. In his young adult years, he spent some time in a religious community where he acquired the habit of daily prayer, meditation, and journaling. It is those lifelong habits that gave rise to these reflections.