I was raised in a Methodist Church. Not literally. I was raised in a mid-west white middle class suburban home, but OCCASIONALLY, we attended a Methodist church. I didn’t even know what that meant. To… Read More »I was raised in a Methodist Church. (Not literally)
The Delicious Gift of Love People give at Christmas. It’s a wonderful time. Much of what is given is food. Delicious food. Sweet, tasty, delicious food. Terrible, unhealthy, artificial food. I get the heart behind… Read More »The Delicious Gift of Love
Christmas is on! It’s like no other day! We come together to give and receive love and gifts. And remember it’s origin. God came in the form of Jesus not only to give the gift… Read More »A Gift of Peace
Are you “too nice”? James was a friendly guy. He had more than his share of friends, and he was admired by many. His problem was he didn’t know how to say no, and his… Read More »Don’t “Friend” Yourself to Death
Fortunately, I woke up with ample rest. This was essential. A twenty four hour stint with our grand kids was on the schedule. And it was an active one at that. We were looking at… Read More »This is the Day.
Four out of five ain’t bad. As the fourth of five siblings, it was the perfect family placement. Many find disadvantages in being the oldest, the youngest, or the middle child. I am none of… Read More »Beat the Blues. NOW.
There are more reasons to laugh than there are to cry. Your world is filled with funny. Sure, there are hardships. But count your blessings! And while you’re at it, count your comedies. This world… Read More »Count Your Comedies
There. You’ve done Thanksgiving. How’d it go? You may look back with fondness, you may look back with disdain, or maybe a combination. If you find yourself leaning toward regret, take heart. You’ve got another… Read More »Christmas: A Thanksgiving Mulligan?
There are two types of people. There are Beatle people, and there are Non-Beatle people. There’s a gray area, but I’m not sure where it is. Most at least acknowledge the Fabs’ place in history.… Read More »Beatle People are People Too
I had a Prius. While I enjoyed the great gas mileage, I took some heat for it. Admittedly, I kind of enjoyed the attention. Ultimately, I don’t care what people think about what I drive.… Read More »Prius Pros and Cons