May 25 2007
Many things happen in our lives that are beyond our control. I fully recognize this. To believe otherwise is to live in a fantasy world. And yet, so much of our experience of life is within our control and influence. I appreciate the rich wisdom of the “Serenity Prayer,” made very popular through the 12-step [...]
May 24 2007
I’m no economist. However, the solutions to rising gas prices that I am once again receiving in email forwards don’t seem to make economic sense to me. You’ve probably read them: “Let’s all boycott gas on this date!” “Don’t buy gas from the biggest companies!” etc. Instead, I recommend this: Check out one or more [...]
May 23 2007
Q – How do I know if my child is ready for a “sleep-away” camp? A – Most children can handle the away from home camp experience around age 8, 9, or 10. Certainly, your child’s personality is a big factor. Some are more independent, while others are more “homebodies.” However, one of the most [...]
May 15 2007
Normally when I make movie recommendations, it is to rent a video and watch it at home, typically for some “therapeutic” value. Let’s face it – watching movies on the big screen costs a fortune these days, and a lot of it is junk. Having said that… You need to see Spiderman 3!!! This is [...]
May 14 2007
My wife and I recently spent a weekend away together at the Parish Hermitage. Our time there was all that we hoped it would be. God’s Spirit breathed into us just what we needed at this time in our lives. And it all started with a storm. As we stopped for an early lunch of [...]
May 04 2007
OK, one more comment for the week. Today begins my official voyage into the Bluetooth era. I recently purchased a stick-shift pickup truck, and was surprised at how much the cell phone quickly became an issue. So, I got a snazzy new flip phone with a camera and Bluetooth capability, and immediately purchased the hundred [...]
May 04 2007
My post on this Friday is a short one. I am preparing to take what has become a semi-annual trip with my wife to the Parish Hermitage in St. Amant, LA. Sometimes we have “issues” to work on. This one was planned around our 11 year wedding anniversary – no issues! However, we now find [...]
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