I enjoy reading The Narrative Bible, edited by F. LaGard Smith. It sets out a chronological plan to read through the Bible in one year….
Mud and Manure
For more than year, I have been writing a series of devotionals for a book with the working title of Doggie Devotionals: Dog Is…
It’s cold . . . BUT
One of the ten must-see sites in Yorkshire is the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, outside Doncaster. A wide assortment of animals from sea lions and polar…
Without Ribbons
I didn’t get what I expected: gifts wrapped in holiday motif, set off with red ribbons. Gifts of that sort amounted to hand cream and…
I Flew Away
I flew from Portland on KLM Airlines, the oldest in the world, begun in 1919. The flight was pleasant with helpful seatmates, tasty food, and…
Ending with Goodwill
After 53 years as a professional educator, I am accustomed to the yearly academic cycle, ending with graduation and commencement in May and June.
However, for me, 2024 culminates with both a graduation and a commencement. I have graduated from living in houses (19 in 54 years) to a studio apartment