A “very satisfying” day…

Looking at near two weeks of vacation time, and today was a nice start. I slept until 7:40 AM which is quite an accomplishment for me because, 1) our kids are early risers, 2) I am an early riser, and 3) my internal body alarm is set to around 4:30 – my typical wake [...]

Hometown pride…

I was impacted today by an email I received from the current basketball coach at my old high school. The email expressed a pride in his players and program – specifically for one particular act of kindness one of his players had performed recently. That act of kindness had been witnessed by others [...]

Fun Activities…

We attended a Charles Dickens festival and an Advent craft workshop in recent days. Thought I’d throw up some pics…As they said in Chatham, “Happy Christmas” to all…

I’m against it, and I’m for it…

Specifically, 1) the auto industry bailout, and 2) the war .
In principle, I am against the government propping up businesses. Apparently the Big 3 automakers in recent years have 1) not produced and sold products that people want (at least relative to their competitors and at a profitable price), and 2) have not bothered [...]

A walking dichotomy…

This was an interesting topic in our house over the weekend. I (temporarily) feel persuaded that I do not want to give kids (our own, cousins, friends, etc.) cash for Christmas. While one could argue that kids know what they are interested in and should be allowed to receive cash and save up [...]

A little bit of nothing…

Hmmm…Much to write about. Last Thursday, my wife and I enjoyed a Casting Crowns Christmas concert – great show from start to finish. Special guests included Avalon, Natalie Grant, pureNRG, and others. If you get a chance to take it in, don’t miss it: http://www.castingcrowns.com/touring.htm
Enjoyed breakfast with some friends on Saturday as [...]

The metal spike…

Each year as we hang our ornaments on the Christmas tree, we place a metal spike at the base of the tree. While Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Christ, it is good for us to remember that the birth of Christ was simply the opening event in a life lived solely with [...]

Christmas festivities…

I am excited to be into the month of December – looking forward to Christmas specials on TV, hot chocolate, snow, shopping, church activities, visiting family, watching the Huskers in the Gator Bowl (supposedly), etc. Just last night we decorated our tree – a tree we acquired last Sunday from a tree farm we [...]

Digital Cameras…

Digital cameras now a days hold so many pictures – I rarely upload them to the computer. When I do, I am overwhelmed!! Here are a few of my favorites…

India…

Very sad events in Mumbai over these past few days, not that I know where Mumbai is…