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"Bubbling up in our own good time-- online."
| James R. Burnett, Sr. |
Biography: Volume 4 Issue 3 - "Apricot Tree"
I wear the masks of Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. In
my wardrobe I have other masks, that of Friend, full time RVer, independent New Thought
Minister, Prayer-Partner, Writer and a bunch of worn out masks including Crisis Counselor,
Chaplain, Parts Manager, International Trade Consultant, Safety and Environmental
Compliance Specialist and Shoe Salesman and... I’m not sure that in the course of a single
lifetime on planet Earth we can ever strip away all of our masks to reveal the divine spark of
our true nature. My hope is that we can at least come to understand that we, each and every
one of us, is so much more than what we, or anyone else, perceives us to be. (Winter 2008)
(From Pat's Groundwaters Blog): I’ve known Jim all of my life – literally. He’s my brother.
When he learned that I was becoming involved in a literary magazine, his interest was
immediately piqued. Jim has always been the philosopher in the family. His thoughts and
meditations run deep. He has always loved to delve into the whys and the why nots of life and
has studied many religions and beliefs. In fact, he has long had his own ministry based on the
faith of the Unity (not Unitarian) faith. He has performed marriages and led worships for many
years.
Jim is the father of eight as well as grandfather and great-grandfather of many. He and his wife
Jonni live in a 5th wheel RV which they have taken to many destinations around the U.S. the
past few years since they both retired. Unfortunately, with gas prices being what they are
currently, their wings have been somewhat clipped this year and they have stayed pretty close
to their original home of Portland, Oregon. In addition, Jim’s oldest son, J.R., has been
undergoing very traumatic treatment for throat cancer this year and it’s really the main reason
he and Jonni have wanted to stay close by.
Jim loves the written word, as well as the spoken one. He reads voraciously and has long been
a reader for a statewide writer’s association.
Life isn’t all mental gymnastics for him, though. He is a natural “Santa Claus” and he frequently
allows his snow white beard and hair to grow out a bit as the holidays approach. He’s the real
thing, not only in appearance, but his love for children and for the holiday season adds that
unique sparkle to his eyes that cannot be replicated by those without “the gift.”
The Groundwaters staff is so privileged to have Jim as our Contributing Editor and Business
Manager – even if it is a long-distance membership/relationship.
Website address: http://www.journalhome.com/BurwoodTraveler/
Index of Groundwaters contributions:
Volume 4 Issue 2 - “Gorilla on the Wall” (essay)
Volume 4 Issue 3 - “Editorial Perspectives” (editorial); “Apricot Tree” (essay); “Six
Sentences” (feature); “Freedom to Change” (essay)
Volume 4 Issue 4 - “Email: The Trojan Horse of Communication” (essay)
Volume 5 Issue 1 - “The Handiwork of God” (poetry); “Pine Tar Soap,” “Always There” and
“Roots and all...!” (essay)
Volume 5 Issue 2 - “Bedtime Stories” (book review)
Volume 5 Issue 3 - cover art; “Editorial Perspectives” (editorial); "The Philosopher's Corner -
A Wonderful Life" (essay); "Who Is This Woman?" "W of the PV" (poetry); "Word Find Puzzle"
(feature)
Volume 5 Issue 4 - "The Philosopher's Corner -Things They Are A'Changin'" (essay);
"Orchard Street" (personal experience/non-fiction); "A Writer's Challenge - The Story of
Shine" (writing exercise)
Volume 6 Issue 1 - "The Philosopher's Corner - "My Journey: Perceptions of Change" (essay)
Volume 6 Issue 2 - "The Philosopher's Corner - "Life's Journey" (essay); "I Thought I'd Never
Meet a Giant" (poetry); "The Chair" (personal experience/non-fiction)
Volume 6 Issue 3 - “The Philosopher's Corner - "Beyond the Label" (essay); "The Captain's
Mirrors" (non-fiction)
Volume 6 Issue 4 - cover art
Volume 7 Issue 1 - “The Philosopher's Corner - "Winds of Change" (essay); "Birkenstocks"
(poetry)
Volume 7 Issue 2 - "Editorial Perspectives" (editorial); “The Philosopher's Corner - "Time
Capsules" (essay)
Volume 7 Issue 3 - “The Philosopher's Corner - "Possibilities" (essay); "The Lost Waterfall"
(personal experience/non-fiction)
Volume 7 Issue 4 - “The Philosopher's Corner - "Once I Was Lost and Then... I Was Lost
Again" (essay)
Volume 8 Issue 1 - "The Philosopher's Corner - "Warmth"
I wear the masks of Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. In
my wardrobe I have other masks, that of Friend, full time RVer, independent New Thought
Minister, Prayer-Partner, Writer and a bunch of worn out masks including Crisis Counselor,
Chaplain, Parts Manager, International Trade Consultant, Safety and Environmental
Compliance Specialist and Shoe Salesman and... I’m not sure that in the course of a single
lifetime on planet Earth we can ever strip away all of our masks to reveal the divine spark of
our true nature. My hope is that we can at least come to understand that we, each and every
one of us, is so much more than what we, or anyone else, perceives us to be. (Winter 2008)
(From Pat's Groundwaters Blog): I’ve known Jim all of my life – literally. He’s my brother.
When he learned that I was becoming involved in a literary magazine, his interest was
immediately piqued. Jim has always been the philosopher in the family. His thoughts and
meditations run deep. He has always loved to delve into the whys and the why nots of life and
has studied many religions and beliefs. In fact, he has long had his own ministry based on the
faith of the Unity (not Unitarian) faith. He has performed marriages and led worships for many
years.
Jim is the father of eight as well as grandfather and great-grandfather of many. He and his wife
Jonni live in a 5th wheel RV which they have taken to many destinations around the U.S. the
past few years since they both retired. Unfortunately, with gas prices being what they are
currently, their wings have been somewhat clipped this year and they have stayed pretty close
to their original home of Portland, Oregon. In addition, Jim’s oldest son, J.R., has been
undergoing very traumatic treatment for throat cancer this year and it’s really the main reason
he and Jonni have wanted to stay close by.
Jim loves the written word, as well as the spoken one. He reads voraciously and has long been
a reader for a statewide writer’s association.
Life isn’t all mental gymnastics for him, though. He is a natural “Santa Claus” and he frequently
allows his snow white beard and hair to grow out a bit as the holidays approach. He’s the real
thing, not only in appearance, but his love for children and for the holiday season adds that
unique sparkle to his eyes that cannot be replicated by those without “the gift.”
The Groundwaters staff is so privileged to have Jim as our Contributing Editor and Business
Manager – even if it is a long-distance membership/relationship.
Website address: http://www.journalhome.com/BurwoodTraveler/
Index of Groundwaters contributions:
Volume 4 Issue 2 - “Gorilla on the Wall” (essay)
Volume 4 Issue 3 - “Editorial Perspectives” (editorial); “Apricot Tree” (essay); “Six
Sentences” (feature); “Freedom to Change” (essay)
Volume 4 Issue 4 - “Email: The Trojan Horse of Communication” (essay)
Volume 5 Issue 1 - “The Handiwork of God” (poetry); “Pine Tar Soap,” “Always There” and
“Roots and all...!” (essay)
Volume 5 Issue 2 - “Bedtime Stories” (book review)
Volume 5 Issue 3 - cover art; “Editorial Perspectives” (editorial); "The Philosopher's Corner -
A Wonderful Life" (essay); "Who Is This Woman?" "W of the PV" (poetry); "Word Find Puzzle"
(feature)
Volume 5 Issue 4 - "The Philosopher's Corner -Things They Are A'Changin'" (essay);
"Orchard Street" (personal experience/non-fiction); "A Writer's Challenge - The Story of
Shine" (writing exercise)
Volume 6 Issue 1 - "The Philosopher's Corner - "My Journey: Perceptions of Change" (essay)
Volume 6 Issue 2 - "The Philosopher's Corner - "Life's Journey" (essay); "I Thought I'd Never
Meet a Giant" (poetry); "The Chair" (personal experience/non-fiction)
Volume 6 Issue 3 - “The Philosopher's Corner - "Beyond the Label" (essay); "The Captain's
Mirrors" (non-fiction)
Volume 6 Issue 4 - cover art
Volume 7 Issue 1 - “The Philosopher's Corner - "Winds of Change" (essay); "Birkenstocks"
(poetry)
Volume 7 Issue 2 - "Editorial Perspectives" (editorial); “The Philosopher's Corner - "Time
Capsules" (essay)
Volume 7 Issue 3 - “The Philosopher's Corner - "Possibilities" (essay); "The Lost Waterfall"
(personal experience/non-fiction)
Volume 7 Issue 4 - “The Philosopher's Corner - "Once I Was Lost and Then... I Was Lost
Again" (essay)
Volume 8 Issue 1 - "The Philosopher's Corner - "Warmth"
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