Statement of Purpose

Welcome to Bob's Mixed Bag. The intention in creating this site is to share my thoughts, impressions, and feelings regarding a rather wide range of topics and issues as they have presented themselves in the past, are currently revealed, and how they might appear and impact future scenarios. On any given day, the reader might discover a piece on the current political scene, a heartfelt reminiscence of Secretariat's spell binding Triple Crown winning run in the 1973  Belmont Stakes, a lyrical journey through times past in San Francisco's bohemian North Beach, a musing regarding individual and collective spiritual aspirations, or perhaps an in-depth analysis of the local baseball team's prospects for the upcoming season. It is also hoped that these offerings , while incisive and sometimes pointed, will also implicitly contain and embody a prevailing sense of inclusive kindness, more than occasional humor, and a genuine desire to share; not as an expression of simple sentiment but rather as an ongoing example of perhaps a more preferred manner of communication. My success may be ultimately judged by reference to the degree to which I have imbued the succeeding scribbles with this set of values.
Allow me to thank you in advance for your interest and participation in this endeavor. It is both my hope and desire that you enjoy and benefit from the experience.