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Yesterday a friend posted about a bakery selling 4/20 cookies, featuring a funny character with stoned eyes. They were celebrating 4/20, or marijuana day. We now observe a day for pot, hemp products, stoners, and… Read More »4/20

Sorry I can’t hear you. Decades of drums in my eardrums have damaged my auditory nerve endings beyond recognition. Hearing aids help, but they’re being repaired. So for the next few days if you’re talking… Read More »Selective Hearing

Just like a club sandwich requires all the ingredients to be complete, your life needs challenges along with the favor to be whole. So even when your situation seems dire, there’s reason to celebrate. Remember.… Read More »I’ll Have the Joy and Sadness Combo

Not the song. Your need. If you’re feeling down, feeling guilty about it, and now feeling worse, just know that’s the enemy’s goal. He loves to see you down. Depression begets depression. We get bummed… Read More »Emotional Rescue

You’ve heard it before. Listen to Jesus. “The still small voice.” The Holy Spirit. But it’s easier said than done. Your mind wanders. Your head fills with preconceived ideas, past experiences, maybe what you want… Read More »Listen to What the Man Says

  You’ve filled your calendar. There’s very little breathing room. It’s all good things, but you’re maxed out. You’re depleted. Stop. In the name of love. God loves you and wants the best for you.… Read More »I Love the Way You Hold Me.

She doesn’t mind me saying it. She’s owning it. She’s earned it. She’s living a life worthy of celebrating! Especially by me. I’ve had a front row seat for two thirds of it. She’s steady,… Read More »Lois is 70!

How’s yours? However it is, it’s limited. Both in quality and quantity. So much is out of our control. Take what is under your control and make the most of it. Yeah, enjoy the moment.

First world problem of the week: The chipless card. We got a new checking account. We have temporary cards. They have no chip. They’re chipless. I’m clueless. Now when we pay for gas, we have… Read More »Chipless and Clueless

It falls under the category of “auto-speak.” Meaningless words spoken by reflex. Made famous by “And um,” and “Y’ know,” the habitual phrase, “Does that make sense” is used in various forms, including, ““You know… Read More »Does That Make Sense?