An AI image of an old man sitting looking out across a lake.
February 22, 2025

How Old is Considered Too Old?

One of my grandchildren asked me quite a penetrating question this week. Everybody knows how perceptive these little people are, especially when they are around big people. I am all for questions and answering questions and that sort of thing. Sometimes,… Read More
old couple argue
February 15, 2025

I’m Not Old - Just Young Challenged

Most people are fascinated by their age as if it makes any difference in their lives. Some people are very intimidated by getting older and struggle against it. When I was young, I couldn't wait to get older. I couldn't wait until I was old enough to get a… Read More
A lone person standing at the crest of a desert ridge as pre-hurricane clouds fill the air.
February 08, 2025

Nothing is More Satisfying than Doing Nothing

We were facing a very severe hurricane, and everything was being shut down. The hurricane was to hit us on a Wednesday night. Because we were in the center of where that hurricane was supposed to come, we were not allowed to get out and drive on the streets. Read More
hello
February 01, 2025

Did I Really Say That?

I was working on my computer when The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage walked in and said, "Are you ready to go?" She caught me by surprise. I looked up from my computer and, staring at her, said, "What are you talking about?" Read More
A sweatshirt with the word "ugly" printed on the front, worn by someone attempting to hide their face under a baseball cap.
January 25, 2025

Ugly is as Ugly Sees

I was drinking a cup of coffee in the middle of the shopping mall. I don’t like going to shopping malls, but The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage sent me to get a new dress shirt for Sundays. I told her I could wear the same one I wore last year, but she… Read More
Happy New Year spelled out in scrabble tiles.
January 18, 2025

And Then it All Came to an End

Time has a way of getting ahead of me. Just when I think I’ve caught up, I find out I was wrong. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were sitting down, relaxing after a wonderful Christmas activity with all the kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.… Read More