Today it has been 39 years since I took my last drink. When I had the idea to write this post, I planned to share how I stayed sober all those years. After staring at a very empty screen for over an hour, I realized I had nothing to write because it I didn’t have […]Read Post ›
Titus, your grandmother and I want to thank you for this past weekend. We were able to be part of both your examination and confirmation. And now we will take our free pass as grandparents to share some things with you. Actually we share this because we love you–a lot. Listening to you at the […]Read Post ›
Today our nation remembers. Our thoughts are turned toward those who were willing to give up their lives for others. And whether or not I may agree with the wars in which they fought, the sacrifice they made cannot be denied. Someone who gives their life for another person will forever be remembered for a sacrifice that […]Read Post ›
What do these all have in common? A $100 savings bond – doughnuts – a beer and a shot – hot dogs – a chance to win airline tickets or a new vehicle – a $500 food card – cheesecake – a dessert on a stick? Those are all items offered by various businesses to […]Read Post ›
First came the pandemic and now election frenzy. I am not sure which is more unsettling in the U.S. But I have noticed that they are strangely alike. Both demand a central focus in the media. The print, online and broadcast pundits have all been pushed overtime to get their opinions and news coverage of […]Read Post ›
Have you ever seen those boxes, some look like little houses, in various places around where you live? A while ago, I finally walked up to one of these and discovered it was a Little Free Library. These are lending libraries where you can borrow books. Or, you can leave books of your own for […]Read Post ›
I come to another Good Friday. This one feels different. As I sit in my kitchen with my work computer and my personal laptop covering our table I wonder what is it going to take to end this situation in which we find our world. I read about flattening the curve, social distancing, safe at […]Read Post ›
The last time I posted on February 26th, “The Lord Gave …,” I wrote about Job and the catastrophes he experienced as God let Satan test Job’s faith. Even though he lost all his children and earthly possessions, Job continued to trust God and his plans for him as he shared “the Lord gave and […]Read Post ›
The National Football League is back into full swing. Clothing stores advertise fall specials, restaurants have happy hours, and flyers from grocery stores all include some kind of football image. But most of all, I see this Or this I have seen games where a player makes a play and the fans as well […]Read Post ›
That cute face looking at you up there is Ice. She came into our lives about a year and a half ago. She was three months old when we got her and she has been quite an addition. The ad said she was a Border Collie mix. We found out pretty quickly the “mix” included […]Read Post ›
Just Following Him 