First of all, I apologize for the long dry spell. August was very busy and just sort of got away from me without inspiration.With that in mind, my next statement will sound even crazier than normal.I have been thinking a lot lately about writing a book. For several years I have had one or two scenes very vividly in mind… Read more »
I love marriage. This is a belief that I have touched upon in previous blogs so this statement is probably not news to you. But it’s one that I want to expand upon today. I am well aware that marriage has gotten a bad rap lately. Philandering politicians, athletes behaving badly, and that jerk up the street who left… Read more »
I’ve been a Weird Al fan for decades. Not only is he funny but he’s a really talented musician and song writer. Sadly, because of his chosen genre he doesn’t get the credit he deserves for either of these very real talents. Last week I got my very own copy of his newest album “Alpocalypse” and I have been enjoying… Read more »
I am a member of one of the most misunderstood groups on the planet right now. I am a Christian. In spite of what you may have read about us lately let me be clear- I am NOT in favor of shooting doctors who perform abortions, protesting at military funerals or boycotting Lady Gaga. I did NOT believe the world… Read more »
I don’t know why I was surprised- I guess I should have expected sooner or later. It’s certainly not the first time I’ve been asked it either. But I wasn’t expecting it right then. 6 days ago my beautiful niece Ava was born. Since then I have been taking great delight in showing photos of her to friends, family, acquaintances… Read more »
I remember the summer my parents turned 40. My sister and I gleefully hung an “Over the Hill” banner in the front window, put rocking chairs on their birthday cake and gave them buttons that said “Middle Age is Marvelous”. My 16 year old self thought all of this was hilarious, but my current 39 year old self is less… Read more »
Like everyone else I have been watching the devastation following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Like any decent human being my heart goes out to the thousands of people who are homeless, looking for lost loved ones, injured, hungry, or hurting in any other way. Sadly, not everyone is a decent human being. At least not from some of… Read more »
5 years ago this weekend I moved to Iowa. I need a moment to let that sink in. Wow. 5 years ago my nephew was a chubby lil 1 1/2 year old toddler just learning to talk. Now he’s in first grade, in the advanced reading class at his school, and anxiously awaiting the arrival of his baby… Read more »
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is a question we ask children all the time and they always have an answer or two to give you without hesitation. Try asking 5 adults who know you well enough to not call Mental Health Services or 911 when you pose this question to them. I will predict… Read more »
I’ve heard a lot of reasons today about why people shouldn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. How sad! Why on Earth would anyone NOT want to celebrate love? Well….. #1 “It’s too commercialized”. While I don’t dispute that, so are Christmas, Halloween, etc. if you choose to see them in that way. Your TV has a mute button, a channel selector and… Read more »