100 Things That Made 2024
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the time for making lists. I love lists. They make me happy, calm me down, and push me forward into the future – especially …
Going Social
It’s possible I’m about to become a social butterfly after all these years. This morning after Iron Men and Gentle Yoga class – which, by …
Four Milestones
How do you celebrate personal anniversaries? Do you include everyone for a giant blowout, or do you prefer quiet personal affairs? I was …
Worship in any Language
I didn’t expect Sunday morning to be so emotional for me. I was especially surprised by the giant tears rolling down my cheeks before the worship service even began. Three women were singing to a …
On The Road Again
When people learn I’m a cyclist their first question usually is: “Do you feel safe riding in Midland traffic?” My usual answer is: “Safe …
Money For Nothing?
Yesterday I heard a radio story on BBC about Strava Mules. (Strava is a phone app that tracks your running and cycling with GPS, and allows you to share with, compete …
Stronger Every Day
Last Friday night, Cyndi and I (and our daughter, Katie, and great friends the Bewleys and the Freemans) went to a concert at Dickie’s Arena in Ft. Worth, to see Chicago …
An Unambiguous Statement
Have I ever made a definitive statement with my actions, something that was possibly unexpected yet unambiguous? I don’t think so. …
You Send Me
Cyndi and I married on July 28, 1979, so this summer is our 45th anniversary. A few years ago I realized one way to celebrate was to spread love around, give love away. …
Rituals of Love
How about you? What rituals make up your life? This morning, Cyndi and I woke up together after two snoozes on the alarm, and we immediately made the bed. It’s something we seldom fail to do no matter …
Independence Day Again
(I first published this in 2009. This morning, when I once again read the passage about Hezekiah, I knew I had to run it again.) Cyndi and I once spent Independence Day …
You Have Arrived
We just spent three days in Austin, where Cyndi attended a workshop and I entertained myself navigating freeways. I should add, while I’m good at entertaining myself, …