A couple of mornings a week, my wife Judy takes care of two of our younger grandchildren…. Nolan and Theodore; these two “characters” are 3 years old. They arrive with their backpack and plenty of energy. After vigorous greetings of Hi Papa , Hi Gramma, with appropriate hugs, they’re ready for action.  "Delightful" One of … Continue reading “Delights Of The Soul” →

It’s 3:30pm on Monday, February 1st. The snow began last night and by the morning we were in the midst of a legitimate “Blizzard”… it’s been snowing all day and we probably have about a foot and a half… it’s not suppose to end until tomorrow noon. So, this could conceivably be my last BLOG. … Continue reading “Time To Take A Break” →

I was asking my wife Judy if the recent BLOGS are getting a bit too heavy…too serious or somber, too demanding. She said, “ no, I think they’re fine ……. now what kind of bread do you want with your “bread & water dinner” tonight and do you want me to wash your “hair shirt”…. … Continue reading “Rich Soil” →

Originally Posted July 2, 2020 Lenny Castellaneta wrote “God watches out for children, drunks and fools. ” Actually I never heard of Lenny until today, but others have said similar things. Anyway however I qualify, I feel that God has been watching out for me.  It was 1966 and a friend of mine at St. … Continue reading “God Takes Care Of Us” →

Originally Posted May 1, 2020 Most of us can remember when some sports star made a dramatic error…perhaps a fumble or blowing an easy shot…. remember Scott Norwood missing the field goal against the Giants in the Super Bowl, or Bill Buckner letting the ball go thru his legs against the Mets in the World … Continue reading “To Fumble ….. You Have To Be In The Game” →

“Sunset is the point that the sun disappears over the horizon. Twilight is the period between sunset and dusk. During twilight there is still light in the sky. Dusk is the point when the sun is at 18 degrees below the horizon and there is no longer any sunlight in the sky.” It’s said that twilight lasts some 20-30 minutes.  Twilight You can still see somewhat during … Continue reading “ The Twilight Is Disappearing” →

Despite 6’3” Donald Trump losing to 5’11" Joe Biden in 2020, of the last 20 elected presidents of the United States, 75% of the time the taller person won. Abraham Lincoln, our tallest president, was 6’4”.... a foot taller than his opponent Stephen Douglas in the 1860 election….. woooo. Are leaders generally taller than those … Continue reading “We Need Leaders” →

“The love of Christ impels us.” (2Cor. 5:14) This is a beautiful passage. I’m inspired when I hear it. But let’s turn it around a bit and ask the question……am I impelled ? Am I driven, pressured, inspired by the love of Christ. Do my actions point to the fact that I’m impelled by the love … Continue reading “ Loved By Christ” →

 “Hoosiers” was a popular movie about a small Indiana school winning the State Basketball Championship in 1954. In one scene, there’s a fight in a tough playoff game and a key players is very upset. Coach Dale, played by Gene Hachman, looks at him intently and says “you…you stay in the game… stay in the game”. It’s … Continue reading “Stay In The Game” →

I’m fascinated by the concept of “perspective... the big picture”. Wisdom always requires perspective. Parents play a major role in helping their children with perspective. It’s amazing how the disappointments of a child or teenager can seem overwhelming to them, yet a parent can provide “perspective”…. reminding them that it’s not the end of the … Continue reading “World Grows Strangely Dim” →