August 24, 2012
Linda and I recently spent a few days on vacation during which we enjoyed browsing through a variety of antique malls, looking to replenish our inventory of vintage and costume jewelry, and seeing some of the attractions in Des Moines… Continue Reading…
July 25, 2012
While watching the USA Women’s Soccer team win their first 2012 Olympic match-up with France, I was reminded of why I detested playing soccer in High School Phys-Ed class. There isn’t much for a field player to do except run… Continue Reading…
July 7, 2012
There are some things in life that are so altogether mysterious and overwhelmingly amazing that one who observes or experiences them is forced to stand mute in silent astonishment lest he speak too soon and in speaking, miss some of… Continue Reading…
July 5, 2012
Today is filled with a wild gamut of emotions … all good ones … as Linda and I celebrate our 44th Wedding Anniversary and the early morning birth of our baby’s baby! What a wonderful day! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kww0G8D_0Fc&w=560&h=315] Lucy’s first… Continue Reading…
June 21, 2012
Linda called me out into the yard the other night to see something odd. She pointed to a rabbit that was sitting under the spread of the apple tree, munching away on the grass and enjoying the shade. I was… Continue Reading…
May 25, 2012
It is the morning of our first day of garage sale. We start at noon and they are saying there is the possibility of rain. Rain really puts a damper on things when it comes to garage sales. We need… Continue Reading…
May 24, 2012
I’m helping Linda prepare for a garage sale this weekend. This is a good thing because it requires a massive clean up the garage (they don’t sell for as much when they are dirty and cluttered). Oh … we’re not… Continue Reading…
May 23, 2012
While working in the yard this past week I had the opportunity to share some biblical truth with my cat, Noelle. I’m certain it had little impact on her, but it provided some great encouragement for me. My attention was… Continue Reading…
May 22, 2012
Regularly seen sitting on his porch, surveying the neighborhood, the old man waves at me whenever I drive by. From the vantage point of my front patio I can see him between nine and ten-o-clock each morning as he emerges from his… Continue Reading…
April 7, 2012
We’ve been blessed here at the “ranch” with the help of two sons and a grandson as we caught up with the early spring season by taking care of some needed yard projects. I’ve read that the season is anywhere… Continue Reading…