Category Archives: Relationships

Old Folks away from Home

Even if my phone is a slider, there are still strong connections to what is best in younger generations: excellence, quality, faith and humor. Continue reading

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Keeping On Course

When we make good choices and hang out with good people, good things happen… even in the midst of tragedy. Continue reading

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A Romantic Evening

Two glasses of elderberry mead, two lounge chairs and a warm fire in the chiminea. Pure romance. Until the wind shows up… Continue reading

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Wisdom Amidst the Flames

Arguments, confrontations, and frustrating situations: times when taking time to think first is very crucial. Continue reading

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Better than Twitter

I love the convenience of texting, messaging and email but for true connection, nothing replaces the personal visit. Continue reading

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Nightfire on an Early March Evening

A calm ending of a windy day, a fire, my wife and time to talk… this is blessing! Continue reading

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Friday Invocation

May you be blessed today and be a blessing to others. Continue reading

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Practice What You Preach

Why is that we sometimes seem to preserve the misery of resentment over the effort of resolving our conflicts with others? Continue reading

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Make a Good Day

It seems so easy to be cheerful on a bright sunny day but the greater blessing is to bring cheer to others on those drab, dreary days. Continue reading

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A Familiar Story

An unexpected visit from an old friend can have sort of a heaven-sent feel to it, can’t it? Continue reading

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