Devotional

I experienced something of an unusual weekend this past several days. You see, I donated hours of time tying flies for Casting for Recovery, a non-profit that specializes in helping breast cancer survivors learn to fly fish in an effort…

Many years ago, like more than a quarter of a century ago, I started to learn the art of fly fishing. In fact, I also got involved in the hobby of making flies as I was convinced that there could…

I guess I should say at the top of this post that it is my 64th birthday today. Yep... difficult to believe that the years are passing so quickly. But, for some reason, this year's celebration has been different than…

This week has been filled with Valentines and stories on social media about the love affairs of people throughout history. Most notably, I tend to like presidential history and I watched a video of President Bush (41) and Barbara talking…

I don't know how many of you are familiar with the Danish word, pronounced "hue-guh" that has suddenly entered our vocabulary and our culture. I don't even think that I was aware of the impact on us until I noticed…

Today is February 2nd, traditionally known as Groundhog Day! It's the day that we wait to see if Punxsutawney Phil comes out to see his shadow - letting us know whether we will have six more weeks of winter or…

It's difficult to believe, but January is almost over and the year is in full swing. There is a new President in the White House, the spring semester of school is back in session and businesses have generally approved their…

Thankfully, this winter season has been pretty much devoid of snow in central Indiana, with the exception of one small accumulation and the day, December 17, 2016 that we had ice and Janet fell, breaking her arm. But today marks the…

It's a beautiful week-end here in central Indiana and the temperatures are in the low sixties. We have been able to get out with Lexie and take walks both yesterday and today. And earlier this week-end, Andrew and I were…

Tomorrow, January 20, 2017, we will presumably witness the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States. Never before in my life, and perhaps in the history of the country, has there been such vitriol…