I am gonna begin this post with a declarative statement. Any time I am asked what I believe, or what religion I adhere to, I tell folks that I am a Christian by choice. By that, I mean I believe in the Holy Trinity – the Holy Spirit, the gospel of Jesus Christ, and God
Month: August 2018
Change Is Inevitable II
One of my chores that I have an obligation to take care of (at least in the spring/summer/fall) is grass cutting for the family. Although it is sometimes difficult to complete – given the back/knee issues I deal with – it is also rewarding. I suppose it is due to the good feeling I get
Change Is Inevitable
Nelson Mandela has a quote, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” I hope anyone who reads this learns from it. It is in no way criticism or condescension, but rather an opposing force to the negativity being passed around right now.. It is simply an observation derived
The Incredible Power of Music
Andy Rooney is one of my heroes. He used to close the show “60 minutes” with a story that I always learned from. He was a correspondent during WWII… In short, he lived a full life, and gained a lot of wisdom in the process. He almost always started his “60 Minutes” segment with the
Forgotten Numbers in Time
Well, it has been a year since we lost mama. It ain’t no easier to stomach, although I still feel her presence daily… Memory is a powerful thing. I am always the one complaining, urging people not to document things – but rather really live them and soak up every second. Well, I am wrong.