People are a bit cranky lately, aren’t they? It wasn’t enough that we had division when it came to politics, … More
Tag: Life
Happy Birthday In COVID-times
Happy birthday to my great niece Sela! She is 20 today, also the birthday for her cousin Gus and her … More
Jobless – Part 19
So yeah, God decided it wasn’t enough that I had been looking for a job for over a year (443 … More
Happy Anniversary To Me
Today is the anniversary of my blog. I started March 31, 2012. I’ve never fought for followers or looked at … More
Isolating Week 1
It is raining here today, but I wasn’t in the mood for a rainy day picture, so this is another … More
Hope For For The Isolated
Well everyone, welcome to our new world. If you’re like me you’ve not quite gotten into the isolation groove. I … More
Saturday Afternoon at the Winery
My favorite bluegrass band, Third Creek Bluegrass, played a show Saturday afternoon. My friend Drew is the mandolin/guitar player and … More
Jobless – Part 18
Unemployed more than a year. My musings about money and job hunting.
Leaping Through Another Weekend in My Town
I love Leap Day. It seems like we’re getting something extra. I would like it better if we made it … More
Love Month – February 29
I love differences. It’s Leap Day, something we only get to experience every four years. It’s different, it’s unusual, and … More
Love Month – February 28
I love grace. I was born on a Tuesday, so according to the old rhyme that means I am full … More
Love Month – February 27
I love rest. The one good thing about the past year of unemployment is that I have been getting my … More
Love Month – February 26
I love ashes. Today is Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is the day some Christians celebrate the first day to Lent. … More
Love Month – February 25
I love medical researchers. There’s this whole group of humans who are devoting themselves to medical research. Some work in … More
Love Month – February 23
I love a happy ending. I was talking to some folks at church today and one of the men (thanks … More
Love Month – February 21
I love those who don’t treat a caution sign as a stop sign. If you have purpose, you go forward. … More
Love Month – February 19
I love people who count their riches. It’s not about the money. Money is worthless in itself. It’s not even … More
Love Month – February 15
I love simplicity. Life often gets so busy and complicated that sometimes we need a time out. When I do … More
Love Month – February 14
I love a good love story. When I’m sitting with a table of couples that I don’t know well (or … More
Love Month – February 13
I love free stuff. Oh, I know a lot of people say they love free stuff, but yet they seem … More
Love Month – February 12
I love teachers. I always did. I remember back in first grade when I had the appropriately named Mrs. Day. … More
Love Month – February 10
I love living in the present. It’s easy for us to get distracted in life. Some are prone to hang … More
Love Month – February 9
I love Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, because this tale written long ago and far away gives us great truths that can help us decide who we will be even today.
Love Month – February 8
I love dandelions.
Love Month – February 5
I love inclusion. Often in this world it seems like we want to separate into “us” and “them”. It makes … More
Love Month – February 3
I love a sunrise. I wake up before sunrise most mornings, but I seldom see it. I’m usually catatonic, drinking … More
Love Month – February 2
I love faithfulness. Faithfulness means you’re loyal. You’re all in. You make commitments and you keep them. You’re not wishy … More
Love Month – February 1
“I love friends who encourage you to grow yourself.”
Jobless – Part 16
Around this time last year I found out I was losing my job. No, I haven’t found one yet, but … More
Tea and Wine and Music and Lights – Not a Bad Day
We had a beautiful afternoon tea at the Sharpe House this afternoon, a Statesville historic home that is now a … More
A Christmas Weekend in Statesville, NC
It’s definitely looking like Christmas in our town. Last night I volunteered with our local theater group to scan tickets … More
