Notes From a Family Ski Trip
It snowed all night Friday night and we had to sweep at least six inches from our rented Jeep SUV before driving to the ski area. Fortunately, while there was a lot of …
20 Good Books I Read in 2024
I’ll admit right up front: I’m a reader. I love to read books. Some of my earliest memories are reading late into the night from my summer reading list. In fact, I …
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 …