One evening I was reading on the porch enjoying the cool of the evening. The sun set and the light faded. I put my book away and enjoyed the cool evening and the lights blinking on in the darkening night. The moon rose into the eastern sky. It looked big as it always does when […]
Are Children Welcome in Your Home?
Imagine with me you have a very, very wealthy unmarried, aged aunt. She calls you one day and says; “Can you come over for tea there is something I want to talk with you about.” You did have other plans but you make time in your schedule for her. I mean, after all, she’s lonely […]
One of God’s Greatest Gifts
One night I was working late in my office when Chuck called. “Dad, did you have a talk with Heidi?” “No, Chuck, why do you ask?”
Protection
When I was growing up bullying was common and it seemed that teachers knew it was happening and considered it a normal part of child development. Where I went to school you there were many options for after-school sports. There was basketball, football, wrestling, golf, chess club and of course cheerleading. It seemed to me […]
A Mongrel at a Dog Show
The guys were going to Grand Rapids to a book store that smells of coffee. Then they were going to spend some time looking at guitars. I had other things to do but I really didn’t like the idea of the guys being gone all day without me. And I especially didn’t like the idea […]
Merry Christmas
We adopted this little Fir from a farm up north. Lois used the big retro lights this year. Rember the big lights?
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