Weekly Roundup

Can You Laugh at the National Debt?/Roundup

I realize that America’s escalating national debt is no laughing matter, but the very ominous nature of this debt lends itself to some hilarious satire.  I laughed out loud — several times, while watching Debt Limit-A Guide to American Federal Debt Made Easy.   Take three minutes to watch it and, hopefully, you will be laughing too. Now [...]

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Mission Trip / Roundup

Many of you know that I have participated in quite a few Mexico Mission trips over the years.  My first several trips were youth trips starting around 20 years ago when my kids were still in high school.  I have been fortunate to have accompanied all four of my children on Mexico trips…these trips impacted [...]

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A Christmas Survey: “Did You Save For Christmas This Year?” / Roundup

How do you fund your Christmas?  Do you budget throughout the year for the extra spending that happens this month?  If so, how do you do it (Christmas club, special savings account, etc)?  If you don’t plan ahead, how do you pay for Christmas — charge it?  cut back elsewhere? In my family, our December [...]

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What I Have Been Reading: 10 Great Posts from 10 Great Sites

If you are like me, you keep returning over and over again to your favorite blog sites.  These 10 posts are from 10 of my favorite sites.  Enjoy!

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Ten Great Weekend Reading Posts

Today I am sharing ten recommended readings, in no particular order, from some of my favorite blog sites. I hope you enjoy these as much as I did.

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Why Steaming Your Eggs Will Change Your Life / Roundup

Quick question:  why do you hate hard boiling your eggs?  Because they are so difficult to peel, right?  By the time I get a hard boiled egg peeled, it usually looks like I took a machete to it.  I can run cold water over it, roll it until it cracks, carefully lift the shell to [...]

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Keeping Eliza Three Days / Roundup

Whew!  Janice and I forgot how exhausting little children can be.  Allow me to explain.  Last week we had the privilege of caring for our 11 month old grand-baby Eliza for three days while mom and dad were in Costa Rica photographing a wedding.   If “Eliza” rings a bell for any of you, it might [...]

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Off To Mexico Roundup

As this roundup is being posted, I will be on my way to Mexico (Reynosa area) for another week long mission trip.   I say “another” because I have actually lost count of how many such trips I have taken.   Our church has had a long term relationship with the same missionary, who, after seeing God’s [...]

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Creative Genius / Roundup

I write fairly often about how Jan, my wife, is a wise spouse and excellent homemaker, but I have yet to brag on her creative genius.  Jan gives vintage fabric and  a new life with her many creations, which, by the way, can be viewed at her Blissful Notions online store. I have given you [...]

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