“Voices are speaking, and still we hear what we want to hear.” That is a quote from the song “Voices” by Michael W. Smith. I have often shared this quote in my Facebook posts. What does that even mean?
Read ArticlePeople, including my wife, have accused me of being a pessimist. My answer to them is ”I expect the worst but hope for the best”. My wife is an optimist and has often encouraged me to be not so cynical, so down on life. She tells me, “It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness”. My response. “I will light a candle, but I will still curse the darkness while I am doing it!”
Read ArticleI don’t know if you’ve been watching the Olympics, but my wife and I are avid fans, especially of figure skating. While I mostly follow it during the Olympics, my wife watches every figure skating competition available, including the Grand Prix, Nationals, Worlds, and especially the Olympics.
Read ArticleIt cannot be Lent already! I just put away my Christmas decorations and am still enjoying holiday chocolates, including Valentines treats. Despite lingering snow, it may not feel like Lent, but after this cold winter, I am ready for Spring and Easter!
Read ArticleSaturday is Valentines Day, and I have always wondered why a 3rd-century priest who was martyred for his Christian faith became associated with a day dedicated to celebrating love. So, I decided to do some research and quickly discovered that the answer is not easy to discern.
Read ArticleI am not sure when it happened. I used to love winter, but I do not know when that changed.
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