Lost in Translation

I was watching the news earlier this evening and was surprised to hear that there have been several incidents involving benefactors going to Walmart stores across the country and paying off the layaway balances for people who had items on payment…

A group of people I am involved in got into a discussion about Pat, a dear friend of ours who I have written about many times in the past. Pat is indispensable to Janet and me - not only do we…

On this Veteran's Day 2014, it is fitting and proper to remember all those men and women who have served this country regardless of the war or conflict that we were involved in at the time. Personally, I missed the…

As we approach 10 months in the new house, and prepare for our first holiday season here, Janet and I have been thinking about what Christmas decorations will go where. Since we have a whole different home, we have no…

Technically, the beginning of November earmarks the annual time when those who have passed away in the prior year are remembered. Halloween is the day before All Saint's Day, which occurs on November 1st, with All Souls's day following on…

Sixty years ago today, on November 4, 1954, I became an older brother. I know that sounds weird to say, but that's exactly what happened. Doug, the second of three children who were born to our parents, entered the world…

I did a stupid thing tonight. It eventually worked out okay but it was a little scary. As you know, I like to fish in the lake bordering our backyard and over the last several months, the water level has…

Yesterday, a group of people I know were going out to lunch and asked me to join them. Unfortunately, I was tied up in another meeting and unable to attend. But I was a little hungry and they were kind…

I came from a family that didn't have an extraordinary amount of disposable income. We didn't live in poverty or anything, but Grandpa used to say that Mom could spend more with a spoon than Dad could make with a…

I drove down to Evansville late this afternoon in preparation for meetings in the morning. I get to head back to Indy after work on Tuesday and then work locally for the rest of the week. After days of rain,…