It's been a busy several weeks. Last Sunday, I went to the Chicago area to attend the funeral of my friend, Erik. A service was planned for Monday afternoon, with visitation following; and then Erik was to be cremated. It…
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I was on the road tonight, making a quick trip to attend the funeral of my friend that will take place tomorrow. In the process, I am visiting my brother, Doug, as well. My friend, Erik, was on staff with…
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I am not big on returning stuff. In fact, there are many times that I just don't buy things because I don't want to even think of the hassle of how inconvenient it may be if I have to return…
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We live on a small lake and, unfortunately, we have been plagued with people who stroll around the shore and have no business being there. There are people from other neighborhoods who come and try to fish behind our homes…
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This has been a difficult week. A dear friend of ours called and asked if I would prepare a funeral service for his 98 year old mother who passed away this past Tuesday evening. I will deliver it Friday afternoon.…
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I have really enjoyed learning the art of smoking different foods for the past four years or so. I have had more time on my hands and as I move closer to retirement, I remember the days of my youth…
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Earlier this week, on Tuesday, we experienced the summer solstice. That is, spring officially turned into summer as we celebrated the longest daylight hours of the year. From here, I am afraid, it is all downhill until December 21, 2022…
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Today is Father's Day, 2022 and this evening we had a wonderful celebration with the family. All in all it was a great day - especially the cards and the reflections on how the family has been impacted throughout the…
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Okay, so it sounds a little deep tonight, doesn't it? But that's only because most of us aren't familiar with the exact words we use to describe something we have all experienced. So let's start with a definition. A mondegreen…
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On our recent trip out east, I was surprised when we came upon road signs that stated, "It can Wait - Text Stop Ahead." I have never seen a sign like this before. Of course, I have heard about the…
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