Here's an interesting take on being happy versus experiencing joy. I have found, through a million mistakes and various experiences, that I now truly experience joy every single day. It's all around us, in so many ways. Continue Reading...
Mother’s Day Marathon
Some people run for themselves. Some run because it's another race on the schedule. Some run for others. Then some run to compete against themselves. Some run to put distance between the present and something in their past. Some folks run just to measure their will against their determination. Whatever the reason, standing along the route and cheering for runners is downright inspirational. Then, Continue Reading...
NH Foliage Trip 2016
It may be best to watch this video in full-screen, high-definition. Recently I took my Mom, my Aunt, and my Uncle on a foliage trip. We traveled all over the Mt. Kearsarge region of New Hampshire. It was a great day of visiting, laughing, relaxing, and taking in some of the best color combinations you will ever see. Continue Reading...
Different Than Any Other Band
While watching NH Public Television, I came across "Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Birth of Rock Theater". I had seen it before, but I watched it again. I also recorded it, and watched it again, with my 5-year-old twins. They loved the music and the effects, even on TV. As I await the arrival of my tickets for this year's show, I find myself still drawn to the sounds of the music, and also to a Continue Reading...
By Heart – from The Daily Post
Today's prompt from WordPress bloggers caught my eye...You’re asked to recite a poem (or song lyrics) from memory — what’s the first one that comes to mind? Does it have a special meaning, or is there another reason it has stayed, intact, in your mind? Two songs came to mind this morning. The first was Seven Spanish Angels. The second song was our National Anthem. Continue Reading...
My Wife Inspires Me
My wife finished the Manchester Half Marathon. Winds were gusting 20-30 mph, with temps in the upper 30's. Amaris you are amazing! Continue Reading...
These words were shared
I don't know exactly what you are going through today, but I am praying. In the chaos, frustration, and inconvenience of difficult minutes, hours, and days, look within the seconds and identify that which you can make the best of, and therefore hold on to them forever. Because there's almost always some thing or some moment that you'll wish would last forever, even in the hard times. So don't miss Continue Reading...
Who needs stuff?
We are the asset. Our time, essential. Give of both freely. ~ SWB Continue Reading...
Thanks #13 (Lessons)
I'm thankful for the lessons in life. I've had many, some more than once, and I'm sure there are more to come. Sometimes when I sit and think, I am reminded just how important lessons are. Imagine life having not learned lessons. No thanks, I'd rather not. Some lessons are more difficult than others to learn. I just hope I've learned well, can keep from making the same mistakes again, and maybe Continue Reading...
Sunday Series – The Old Rugged Cross
I always pictured the hill far away, with the cross standing there for all to see. The cross there was never as finished as the ones seen in churches everywhere. The one I picture is crude, barely a cross, just enough to get the job done by those who put our Lord there to die. The picture in my mind is a sacred place where a stand was taken for all of us, past, present, and future. This space is Continue Reading...