We were walking down a dirt street late one morning, but it was already approaching 90 degrees.  The houses on either side of the street consisted of whatever materials could be found to form some sort of shell.  Old pallets, broken pieces of plywood… even plastic and tarps.  Such is life for many people who… Read More »

I was thinking this week about Jesus and storms.  In Mark 4 Jesus is asleep in a boat while his disciples sail it across a lake at night.  When a violent storm arose, Jesus’ followers attempted to manage the situation alone, at first, but when the situation became dire they woke him up and asked… Read More »

Home ownership… it is a blessing and a curse, isn’t it?  I am grateful that God has blessed me where I can own my home, however; when you own a home — you have to maintain a home.  It seems like the work never ends sometimes.  How about those home projects that you know you… Read More »

In Luke 17 Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem… He was actually on the road to the cross. It’s not too radical of a leap of faith to assume that He knew His earthy ministry was coming to a close.  Even though Jesus was fully God, did the humanity in Him feel a sense of urgency… Read More »

Last week I cleaned out my shop.  Man, did it need it!  The last time it was cleaned thoroughly was last fall, and three seasons of winter, spring and summer’s worth of projects had left it deep in sawdust and cluttered.  The final straw for me was the spiders.  Three days in a row I… Read More »

Lauri and I had a date night last Monday and enjoyed a dinner out.  We went to a Japanese restaurant for a little Hibachi.  Of course, if you have had a Hibachi dinner at a Japanese steak house you know there is nothing “little” about one of those meals.  A younger family and an elderly… Read More »

Last week Lauri and I were able to get away for a short camping trip — just two nights — but it was good to have a bit of down-time and relax.  We camped at Punderson State Park which is located close to Chardon, Ohio.  Punderson is a very nice campground with many activities and… Read More »

How is it even possible?  To say that it was out of control would be an understatement… it was overwhelming… downright embarrassing… I honestly didn’t even know where to start.  I would take one look at it and slink away in discouraged failure.  Now, it wasn’t ALL my fault.  I had gotten sick with COVID… Read More »

I had been in Toledo St. Vincent Hospital for 15 hours and I was so sick.  As long as I just laid in bed and allowed the oxygen being fed into my nose to work — I could at least breathe.  Even a short 5 foot walk to the restroom exhausted me and left me… Read More »

Once, when Lauri and I were dating, we had planned to spend a couple of days together at my parents’ house.  While she was on her way to Stow, I decided to go out for a quick 20 mile bike ride.  In high school, throughout college, and for years after, I cycled quite often.  As… Read More »