2027 Word of the Year: Live
My 68th Year: LIVE “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” …
Reflection
When Tuesday and Saturday are Interchangeable
When Tuesday and Saturday Become Interchangeable When you no longer have to build your life around work, children, schedules, or…
It’s Pronounced O-bin (not O-ban)
This post about Oban is an abbreviated version of the original article found on the Travel & Life Rhythms page.…
The Flag, the Anthem, and a Letter
https://youtube.com/shorts/elvRVZN0Azo Yesterday, July 4, 2026, was the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Our family was present and helped…
Railfanning the Big Boy
On June 2, 2026, I drove to DeKalb, Illinois to railfan Union Pacific’s Big Boy locomotive roll through town on…
When the Alarm Clock Stops: Do We Drift or Design?
October 3, 2025, Michael left for work for the last time. We had coffee on the deck and talked about…
Choosing Steadiness in this Season
A First Sunday in Lent Reflection ~ Choosing Steadiness in this Season This time of year carries more brown and…
SKOL: The Discipline of Hope
Super Bowl Sunday. The day you gather with family and friends to watch the biggest sporting event of the year…