Writing during such a troubling time is both easy and difficult. Easy to express concerns about COVID, about economic difficulties, about racist concerns, about violent protests and last but not least, political craziness; I have strong feelings about all five. Strong feelings make writing difficult. I want to make sure Read more…
One year. I started a blog one year ago this month. I certainly did not know where I was headed. I think it is fair to say, a year ago no one imagined we would be in the situation we find ourselves today. I continue to hope and pray all Read more…
Iowa. When I began graduate school, I was intellectually raw. My grades reflected my competitive nature and not a commitment to knowledge and understanding. I did not see or understand the importance of ideas. Thanks to a patient mentor and the rigors of The University of Iowa, I slowly gained Read more…
Bittersweet. I began writing this blog on Mother’s Day. I wish a belated happy Mother’s Day to all moms. For us the day is bittersweet. On the sweet side Jeny heard from our sons and they are both healthy physically and economically. Their families are likewise (and she heard from Read more…
Back to the Past. When you woke up this morning, did you wake up expecting change? Most people woke up wanting change. Well not really change—they wanted a return. A return to the normal they once knew. Rather than back to the future, they wanted back to the past. The Read more…
Jeny and I went to our beach cottage just to look at four different walls. We appreciate so many of you reaching out to us to make sure we are okay. We continue to be fine. We would like to have more hugs and fellowship but for now just hearing Read more…
We are approaching the end of the first year of this adventure. My biggest pleasure has been interacting with friends. I want to share several responses I have received from friends; just two people today. Cartoons. I love cartoons. I believe cartoonists are keen observers of human behavior. I spent Read more…
Friends, once again technology failed. The following failed to be distributed last week. The thoughts still stand. The season is not Thanksgiving, but amid the corona virus pandemic, I am experiencing thanksgiving. I hope you are likewise. As near as I can tell, all of my needs are being met. Read more…
I ran across this and it made me think about what I am doing. Proverbs 18:2. A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, but delights in airing his own opinion. I am seeking to better understanding social justice by trying to better understand sources of prejudicial behavior. I take pleasure Read more…
When you were a kid did you ever laugh at a racist joke? Or one that made fun of blonds? How about a gay joke? A Polish Joke? Make fun of a handicapped person? How about a joke about Southerners — maybe even people from Alabama? If you did, (and Read more…