Out of Date
How can electronics be unfixable, if they are less than ten years old? It's a bit frustrating. We just bought this CD copier eight or...
Driving from Memory
My big brother got his driver's license when he was 16, and shortly thereafter I got to ride in the car with him. Of course, he and I...
Worn Out on the Inside
I have really enjoyed these brown shoes. They are dressy enough to go with knaki pants, but not so dressy they look like they ought to...
Sturdy Furniture
When I run into a piece of furniture with my little toe, in the middle of the night, I am reminded that there are two kinds of things in...
God is Here Someplace
Maybe you remember the Bible story, "Jacob's Ladder," from Genesis 28. Jacob got his twin brother, Esau, extremely mad at him. It was...
Gambling on the Future
Graduation is a kind of middle ground. Time will not let you stay in the middle, though. After high school, which path is the right one...
Do You Remember Me?
Class reunions are a blast! Sharing memories of what we used to do always brings lots of smiles and laughter. I don't always recognize...
Friendly Competition
In high school football, it was my job to block for the runner or the passer. If at all possible, I wanted to hit my opponent so hard...
Staying Packed
Finally our first grandchild arrived! We welcome the changes she brings! For a month, we've jumped at every phone call, especially the...
Upside-Down World
I love roller coasters. It's not only the ones that go up tall hills and then swoosh you down to deep valleys that I like. I especially...