Category Archives: life & love
Moving Day
Today was moving day. No, I’m not going anywhere. It was the day I moved Karen back inside. I actually would have waited about another week or so but the high winds we are expecting prompted me to reconsider. For … Continue reading
Surprise
Late last spring, my daughter came out to visit. She left me a whole bunch of little notes scattered throughout the house, in my books, in the drawers … everywhere. After she left, I periodically found these notes. They were … Continue reading
Grandma
As promised, here is the photo from the DeGrezia reunion. Just about the middle of the sea of humanity is yours truly. Just another reflection from the day. Everyone I spoke with — whether it was my second cousins or … Continue reading
Family ties
I just got home a little while ago from a family reunion in New Jersey. What a trip … and that’s a good thing! But before I get too far, let’s rewind a few months. At my dad’s funeral, a … Continue reading
The dead duck
It’s a tried and true parable. I’ve read in a number of times, and I’m sure you have too. But it is worth repeating. Do here goes… Nine year old Sam was visiting his grandparents’ big farm where he loved … Continue reading
A Moment with God
Did you ever have a real moment with God? I mean, a burning bush moment? I did. On my wedding day. Without a doubt, it was the happiest day of my life … and the scariest. I’m going to be … Continue reading
Changes
I was listening to a radio program this morning and the host was relating how his profession had changed since he first started. There were cathode ray tubes, tapes, stopwatches … now it’s all digital. It reminded me of the … Continue reading
Cartoons
Okay. Okay. Here’s the scoop on cartoons. My personal fascination with cartoons goes back to my boyhood. I would check the box scores in the paper and flip directly to the comics — known back than as the “funnies.” Even … Continue reading
Prayer
I have a friend who has walked away from his faith. The tipping point, ironically, came during joys and concerns time at worship. He said he got tired of listening to people praying for “travel mercies” and other special providences. … Continue reading
The silly season
I heard a report the other day about how silliness is actually an attitude adjuster. It seems, the more silly you act around your kids, their attitude shifts. Hmm. No wonder my kids are well adjusted because, Lord knows, there … Continue reading
The Light 