We will leave the argument of “did I ever grew up, or am I still a kid today?” to a later date. I’d probably lose that debate. Let’s get to the story ... Sour Patch Kids is a strange candy. Who would name their candy “kids?” It’s like they are making us to be little… Continue reading I Was a Sour Patch Kid
Have you ever wondered what they’ll say at your funeral? For me, I want levity, laughter, and a little musical jam session. Talk about my passions, my love for Lisa, my legacy in my son, my weird sense of humor and how this life was just a warmup for eternity in heaven. No tears. No… Continue reading My Kind of Eulogy
“Hardcore Devil Stomping Ninja“ Intro: stick with me ... this has more to do with all of us, not just my job title. “Hardcore Devil Stomping Ninja!” What a great job title. It just rolls off the tongue. I can see it on my new business card. And then there is the row of pastors’… Continue reading A New Job Title, or Maybe I’ll Stick with the Old One
Warning. This is a political topic. Take heart. This is not a political rant. Stay with me. Tuesday, Attorney General Barr went before a House committee for a hearing. Both red and blue congressmen and congresswomen got their say in, and they all said a lot. Prewritten speeches, twisted questions, political slams, and direct innuendoes.… Continue reading Who is this all about?
She’s trapped, alone, and scared. Isolated by COVID, she has not seen family members for almost five months. They bring her meals and keep everyone separated. He lives alone, having been widowed just over a year ago. Though his family is large, the pandemic keeps most of them away. A young couple lives their life… Continue reading Make the Effort to Make a Connection
I’m not sure when it started dripping. But yesterday, I know when it stopped dripping. I didn’t see it start but I saw it end. The story ... It started off as a normal Saturday morning. I headed to the normal diner for my normal order. But just one mile from home, normal took a… Continue reading Some Things Come to an End … Some Things Don’t
Friday’s Friends. Today I refer you to another blog. A great one to follow and catch every Monday and Friday. “Connections2Excellence” - The Impact of Influence So many people influence my life. Immediately, I think of my mother. The memory of her life and encouragement continues to influence me. She mentored and encouraged me as… Continue reading Friday’s Friends
They call it the Itty-Bitty Farm and the big blue house. It’s right at the railroad tunnel in the downtown of the thriving metropolis of Evergreen Va (population 102 I think, if that). It’s at the corner of Old Evergreen and Friendship. I’ve met the new owners. A great little family with three kids and… Continue reading The Love Won’t Last
Years ago, back in the day, a long time ago, in a suburb far, far away ... I won a bicycle. It was one of those grocery store - write your name down - giveaways, from Giant Foods. Well, I think I did. My parents told me I did. My brothers claim they did. But… Continue reading Wind in My Hair
Yep, broken. Tiny little fragments that don’t seem like they’ll ever fit together. That describes our world and so many lives today. Like the infamous Humpty-Dumpty, it’s a serious problem. But there is hope ... Humpty-Dumpty sat on a wall Humpty-Dumpty had a great fall And all the king’s horses And all the king’s men… Continue reading A Humpty-Dumpty World
