Several years ago, Janet and I acquired a sports car to use during the summer months. No... it wasn't new - in fact, it will be 11 years old this summer but it is one of those iconic American cars…
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Throughout the years, I have been involved in mentoring several younger men and one of the things that I tell them is that I am an advocate for them. Sometimes they need encouragement, or someone to listen to them, or…
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Janet and I have been married for almost 45 years, and during that time I don't think we have been without a canine companion in the house for more than several months during our entire marriage - until last year.…
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With the funeral of Billy Graham, a new phase of my own life starting and a general re-dedication to being a good Christ follower, I have been thinking about my own faith journey and how I have arrived at this…
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Janet and I love to watch the various dog shows on television. For example, the Westminster Dog Show is quite famous and the dog that wins "Best in Show" has a changed life. Because celebrity status is just around the…
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I have spent the last six months or so learning about Medicare, both Part A and Part B, medical policy supplements, drug policies and all kinds of other things related to turning sixty-five and changing insurance policies. For those of…
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By now, everyone on the planet must know that the Rev. Billy Graham has passed on. Notice that I didn't say that he has died. After all, Billy himself indicated that someday we would hear of his death - and…
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It's Sunday evening and I am counting down the hours until it's officially Feb. 19th. For I have thought about this day since I was a little boy. Sixty-five seemed so old at the time and now that I am…
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As is my usual custom, I went shopping for yellow roses for Janet to celebrate Valentine's Day. I know that red roses are supposed to be the color for love - and that yellow signifies friendship, but Janet has always…
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One week from tomorrow, on Feb. 19th, I will celebrate my 65th birthday. We are having family around to help mark the occasion and we even have Janet's sisters and several others coming in from out of town. As happens…
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