January 11, 2023 It sometimes aggravates me when the big stores insist on pushing us toward the next holiday. As soon as Christmas is...

January 9, 2023 I suppose we’ve all heard it said that a person can be “so heavenly minded that they’re no earthly good.” Does that...

January 7, 2023 When I was growing up, many times I heard someone say, “Act your age!” Sometimes it was directed toward me and sometimes...

January 4, 2023 I’m working on fixing up old chairs. There are a lot in the barn and the attic that need some major work, from...

January 2, 2023 As I think about how I’d like to improve in 2023, I’m reminded of the story of The Rocks and the Jar. The motivational...

December 31, 2022 The year 2022 is drawing to a close. I always prefer to look forward—-what’s past is past—- but only a foolish man...

December 28, 2022 The tragic blizzard in Buffalo, New York has me thinking of my years up north. I can remember some great times on snowy...

December 26, 2022 I guess you’ve figured out that, if you’re going to start working on your New Years resolutions on January 1, this is...

December 24, 2022 In the midst of it all, I’d like to find a day of peace. I do my best not to treat holiday activities like items on a...

December 21, 2022 We haven’t bought any Christmas tree ornaments lately. Over the years we’ve continually added a few here and there,...