I learned a lot about life growing up on a farm. One day as we were driving to church a family of skunks crossed the road in front of us. My dad slammed on the brakes and shouted. “Grab one of the little ones Ken.” I usually obeyed my dad without question but I remember looking at him like he …
I have come to the conclusion that I can’t drink coffee. I like the taste, but if I drink coffee, I get so wired I can pick up radio stations in Argentina. If I drink coffee near bed time, I can’t close my eyes or go to sleep. I just lay there watching those little colored amoeba things that swim …
It’s Lighten Up Monday! I think it was Bill Cosby that said, “It is best to keep young children in a barrel and feed them through a hole. When they reach the teenage years, weld shut the hole.” Anyone who has raised a teenager will enjoy Jeff Allen’s take on the subject. [youtube id=”ay5qYZgo86E”] [reminder]Is it possible for a parent …
Last night the second hand ticked toward midnight as millions of people counted down 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 toward the New Year. Then celebrations and fireworks erupted all over the world. In the midst of the celebration people stopped counting…but the countdown continued anyway. Each of us has only so many days on this earth …
What does it take to bring a smile to the face of a friend? What does it take to change a bad day to a good one? What does it take to change a life? Sometimes a moment makes the difference.