35 years ago, today. That’s when my beautiful Elgielene became my wife. We zoomed up high in the Denver, Colorado skyline (for real) and shared our vows to stay together through come-what-may. Then, lo and behold, we’ve done it. And when I say we’ve been through some amazing things together, it’s no exaggeration. Those amazing things included 2 years of … The rest of the story…
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OK, this is only for the guys. And I mean the real guys. Guys who are men. And men who understand the importance of being men. If you fit this category and criteria, then this is a public service message you need to take to heart and practice for the rest of your days. Five simple words. Forget about Valentine’s … The rest of the story…
February days have been a bit tricky, so far, here in the heart of the Heartland. Only a few days ago people walked in and out of stores in t-shirts and shorts. But for three days in a row, it’s been like Don Mclean sang, But February made me shiver with every paper I’d deliver. As I stood at the … The rest of the story…
Regardless of what happens today, this weekend, or ever, hold on to the Truth. And just in case you didn’t catch it (but I bet you did), I capitalized the word, Truth. And I just did it again. Because I’m not talking about the truth that can be so manipulated in this world filled with lies and AI’s. It’s crucial … The rest of the story…
With all the frustrating things your government does, it’s tempting to simply gripe, complain, and yell at the people “in charge.” But those things just add to the chaos and confusion? And that might be playing into the hands of the people in charge. How about you try this on for size. Use your frustration as a springboard of opportunity … The rest of the story…
I discovered a convenient way to dive a little deeper into information. And X marks the spot. Yeah, the social media channel known as X. Maybe you remember it as Twitter. Anyway, all you gotta do to tap into the “secret” little tool is click or tap on the XI icon, known as Grok, next to a post or profile … The rest of the story…
Ok, let’s say you need a Creality K2 Plus Combo 3D Printer 600mm/s Multi-Color Printing w/ CFS. And you need it in a hurry. Or maybe your Random 2 PLA+ANYCUBIC Kobra 3 Combo 3D Printer 600mm/s Smart Multicolor Printing is showing its age and you’d like to upgrade. And what if your Autel MaxiSys Elite II PRO ULTRA Auto Diagnostic … The rest of the story…
Boomer opinions. Yeah, those “old” people actually DO take a position on a lot of stuff in life. And I discovered, earlier this morning, that younger generations agree with some of them. GASP! Like this one: “They need to fix the audio in movies so that the music and sound FX don’t drown out the dialogue?” That was a comment … The rest of the story…
Nine years ago I added a little background check online (here on my website, to be precise) about a woman who played a somewhat important role in my life. My mom. And when I say “background check online,” it’s just a figure of speech. Because of course, I’d never do a background check, on my mom, online or anywhere else. … The rest of the story…
It was four years ago, to the day, today. And a few minutes ago I ran across something I shared that day. I can see it, in my mind’s eye, almost as clearly as if I were looking right at it right now. And that’s even though my location is about as different, now, as night is from day. I … The rest of the story…
Biblical knowledge is available to anyone who’s interested in finding out more. And the key points, and truth, of the Bible are easy enough to understand that even a child can learn about the love of our Creator. And that’s more important to know and understand than anything else anyone will ever learn. Good thing Biblical knowledge isn’t being kept … The rest of the story…
What I’m about to share probably isn’t for you. But I can almost guarantee it’s good for someone you know or care about. It’s something I shared with others a few years ago. And I asked them this question: If I told you to leave your troubles behind and move forward, what would you do? Get mad at me and … The rest of the story…
Here it is again. The last day of the year. Some day has to be that day every year. And today is that day. But who cares? Right? Because it sure ain’t the last of the last. The last day of the year is like any other day. Every day is literally the first day of the rest of your … The rest of the story…
What day is it? Before I answer that, see if you know what Boxing Day, First Day of Hanukkah, Proclamation Day, Father’s Day, Christmas Holiday, Bank Holiday, National Day of Thanksgiving, Independence and Unity Day, and Day of Goodwill have in common? Give up? Here’s how those holidays line up: Boxing Day – Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Austria, Australia, … The rest of the story…
It was about 2,000 years ago. And today doesn’t mark the exact day and time. But that’s another topic for later. Nevertheless some shepherds were on the job, whatever day and time it was. And their job was to watch over their flock of sheep. As they stood under the night sky, a host of angels appeared and told them … The rest of the story…
I read a short article about human suffering. And it reminded me of some old commercials for the headache product you’ve probably heard of. Bufferin. I remember old commercials from back in the days of black and white TV. Yeah, we humans sure want the pain to be gone. Even ALL the pain of the world. C.S. Lewis is quoted … The rest of the story…
For three years I led the praise and worship music in a church in the Denver, Colorado metro area. And the services were held, every Sunday, in the gym of a Christian school. Elgielene and I got to know the owners of the school pretty well. They were a former pastor and his wife and their grown children. And I … The rest of the story…
Elias was a carpenter, a building contractor, and a farmer. He moved his family to Kansas City, Missouri way back in the early 1900’s, and gave up the farming part. In Kansas City he bought a paper route and got his sons to help him deliver the papers. And they got to learn to deal with the discomfort and pain … The rest of the story…
Truth sets you free. It just does. It can also get you in a world of hurt. And even tossed into prison. Yes, even in this day and age. And even right here in the good ol’ U S of A. But it’s still awesome how the truth sets you free. Because it can free up your mind. Yeah, truth … The rest of the story…
It’s a milestone birthday. And it’s big enough that no one would ever accuse me of being young again. Not that they have for a long time. But it’s a certainty now. But even an “old” milestone birthday is a huge blessing. I read a short blurb about this one. The “writer” said: “Marking the milestone of the ** birthday … The rest of the story…