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Ya know, the thing about an “observational ministry” is that we… well… “observational” 🙂 . And that’s exactly what I was doin’ as the last three or four bites of my grilled cheese sammich sat on the plate at lunch with Lil’Bit, my sweetie, and me. The Spirit hit me. Kablowie! (Remember, I watch a… Read more

My mom always told me God gave me two ears and one mouth for a reason (no comments from the peanut gallery necessary!). But she may have had a point… (again, I get it, I get it! 🙂) I’ll never forget one day in my apartment during college when I was beltin’ out a song… Read more

How many of you wake up spoutin’ off four-letter words??? I know I do. Now, now, now… don’t get your britches in a twist. Not those kinda words. The one I’m thinkin’ of in particular is J-A-V-A. Been drinkin’ that bean juice since we had a dude in office that was an actor and Michael… Read more

My beloved and I were pickin’ up Lil’Bit today from his Bibi’s (his other grandma) when the Spirit hit me with this one. You see, when Toni was headed in to gather him up, she’d asked me to make sure his seat was prepared. It always is, ’cause as we take him out we do… Read more

Last night I was watchin’ a show (is that even what they’re called anymore?!) that was talkin’ about things kids today would not be able to deal with that we “old people” just found as a normal way of life growin’ up in the 70’s. (Don’t worry kids, my heart could take the laughing!!!) One… Read more

Quick… name five things when I say “church.” When I’ve asked this in Sunday School classes over the years I’ve gotten some pretty good answers (kids are AWESOME!!!). I’ll bet you can guess the usual top answers: preacher, Bibles, VBS, choir, steeple, organ… you get the idea. All of those are great things the church… Read more

Ya know… God’s timing is the right timing. PERIOD!!! The Spirit hit me yesterday with this idea and I got all excited, started the research… and then life happened. Like the song says, “One thing leads to another…” Next thing I know I’m at my beloved’s classroom helping her when… wow… the perfect visual for… Read more

Ya know, having a toddler and cats in the house means a few things for sure. First, there’s never a dull moment. Second, get used to the word “broke” — once he unlocked it, he uses it a lot. And it doesn’t only apply to things in his or the cats’ reach… it also applies… Read more

First day of school … does that bring back memories? Well, if you’re a teacher, a student, or have one in the family, “memories” might not be the right word — you’re living it again. But I think you get my drift. Married to a teacher means we get to experience first days every year.… Read more

Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s I was a bit of a conundrum to my teachers (no comments from the peanut gallery!). I’d goof off in class but still do well on the tests. Sure, there were some subjects I was better at than others, but overall my classroom behavior and my scores usually… Read more

I had no more than finished my last post and decided to hop in the shower when the Spirit said, in no uncertain terms, “Not so fast, young man.” While I was trimming the beard and shaving, I started singing a song my Pappeye used to sing: “Shave and a haircut… two bits.” That’s fifty… Read more

Keys…. Man, back in the 80’s and 90’s my pants pockets literally got holes in them from ’em! It seemed like everything we had required a key, and no one key fit anything else. Then you go to a hotel… yup, a key. A job… a key. A key, a key, a… you get the… Read more

Speakers… I remember in the 70’s and 80’s we used to have them so big that to get them into the house you’d need a dolly, and you’d have to strategically place them far enough from the TV so the picture wouldn’t go wonky! Then by the 90’s “smaller was in,” and everything started to… Read more

TGIF … C’mon … You’ve heard it. Everyone’s always happy about “Friday” (depending on what your work schedule is, it may not actually be that day of the week). For years I couldn’t wait for Tuesdays myself. As a RadioShack manager, that’s when we could wake up two hours early, put on golf cleats instead… Read more

Y’all want me to let you in on a little secret ’bout me? I don’t sleep all that much. It’s somethin’ my mom and I had in common, and for years folks just thought we were weird. Come to find out, it’s a thing — rare, but a thing. Now, my Mama and Papa woke… Read more