Christmas in Olympia

We had a great trip to Olympia to visit the kiddo’s.
We decided to take along the pup.  We were concerned about airport travel hassles with the dog but we’re really glad we brought her along.  The extra travel requirements weren’t too bad,  Piper had a blast with the kids and with Bella, we had a [...]

America – God Shed His Grace on Thee – Happy 4th of July

Today we celebrate our Independence Day.
It’s a special day for many; just a day off for others; and just another day for still a few more.
In the morning I will get up and fly my American Flag.
We will likely grill some hotdogs, break out the chips and dip, and accomplish a little yard work.
I’ll spend [...]

Connecting the dots . . .

(Edit:  I first thought of doing each of these parts as a different post but I changed my mind and will do them as a single post.  Those of you who few my blog view email updates will need to check back periodically as I don’t think edits will trigger a new email.)
Part 1:
For love [...]

A Great Outlook on Life

My 7 year-old grandson visited a skating rink and went roller blading for the first time.  By all accounts he was skating with the grace of a new-born girraffe.
As he was flailing around totally out of control he apparently did a couple of 360’s before he came to rest on his little tush.
With great joy, he [...]

If it were up to me. . .

Sorry I’ve been away a while.  After my sister’s home-going I just lost interest for awhile.
With the general election starting to take form I’m starting to feel a little angst.  There’s just no one for me to vote for.
So, just for grins, I thought I would jot down a few thoughts of what I would [...]

Happy New Year

In review, it was a tough year for us and ours.  For me, the loss of a dear sister.  For my wife, the loss of a father.
But we are blessed.  Blessed in the assurance of the comfort and absolute victory of those who have left us behind and blessed with the strength to carry on [...]

That magic moment in Christmas

The magic moment of Christmas . . .that moment that gives each of us a glimpse of what we were meant to be.
The world has a system.  The Bible calls it “the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life.”  It very accurately describes our obsession as a [...]

The Therapeutics of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving can be good for the soul.
When we stop to give thanks it necessitates that we ponder what we are thankful for.  It causes us to remember, to reflect on the past.  And in the process we recall both the joyful times and the sorrowful times.  We grow grateful, and thus become thankful for the joyful times and [...]

Sometimes there is no going back.

How do you pick up the threads of an old life?  How do you go on, when in your heart you begin to understand there is no going back?  There are some things time cannot mend.  Some hurts that go too deep that have taken hold.
Frodo – The Return of the King.  
Can one truly forgive, [...]

What it truely means to be Green.

I love the outdoors.  Hiking in Colorado, skiing in Banff, fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, duck hunting in the coastal prairies of Texas, SCUBA diving in Cozumel . . . it’s all just totally awesome.  There’s a song by Rich Mullins called Calling out Your Name that describes the beauty of God in His [...]