Words to the Newly Engaged

Between Christmas, New Years, and Valentine’s Day there are always a lot of new engagements. And, as I do from time to time, I want to help all these happy couples have a long and happy marriage by adding mine to the long list of (mostly) unwanted advise these folks are going to get. I’ve covered this topic a lot… Read more »
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Faithful Friday 2-19
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Pizza Day!

This is truly a great day to celebrate- it’s Pizza Day! Pizza is a lot older than you think. The earliest records of pizzas are from the 10th century in Sicily! Granted, what we now know as pizza looks very different from that. In fact, what Italians call pizza today is a lot different than what Americans typically prepare. But… Read more »
Patting Myself on the Back

Many moons ago when I started blogging I really didn’t know what I was getting in to. I didn’t ever think I would be going to conferences to learn how to blog better. I didn’t ever think I would be a member of a bloggers group. I didn’t ever think I would have social media accounts devoted to it. It… Read more »
Faithful Friday 2-5
Tater Tot Day

Today is a good day. Today is Tater Tot day. For years the humble tater tot was considered inferior to the french fry and was mostly seen in tater tot hot dish (or casserole depending on your place of origin) and elementary schools. Now this delectable option is showing up everywhere and it’s about damn time. Have you ever eaten… Read more »
What is Unity?

Much has been made in recent weeks about unity here in the United States. Joe Biden made it a centerpiece of his inauguration speech. But what does it really mean? There are many different ways to define unity, but I like Stephen Covey’s the best. He says in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People “Insecure people think… Read more »


