Weekly Roundup

Janice and I celebrated 40 years of marriage this past week.  Our four children, children-in-law, and grandchildren surprised and honored us by sitting us down and taking turns reading tributes to us.  The thought that they would get together and agree to share their hearts with us and each other is a bit overwhelming.  Each [...]

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!  I am relaxing at home on Black Friday, avoiding the mobs and soaking up the memories of our own family Thanksgiving.   A fun craft my wife and I did with our 10 year old and 8 year old grandchildren was creating homemade place cards for the 23 people who [...]

Because Veteran’s Day came and went this week, and because several friends and family took the time to tell me they appreciate my time of military service, I want to take the time to tell all current and past service men, “Thank you for serving!  I often overlook your sacrifices and contributions toward keeping our [...]

Yes, I was born on Halloween.  10:30 Halloween evening to be more precise.  My mother, still a character at 90, was attending a Halloween party dressed as a pregnant bride when I decided to have my own coming out party.  Over the years, I have enjoyed the good natured banter…the other day a friend, upon [...]

Jan and I are off on our annual Smoky Mountain $500 vacation.   After an unusually busy summer and fall, we are looking forward to kicking back with three other couples in a log house mansion set in the scenic Smokies.   Although October is considered peak season, the extra cost was insignificant when divided four ways.  [...]