"It is a gun problem.” “It is a mental health issue.” Those two quotes were coming out of the mouths of pundits in one form or another since the school shooting in Parkland Florida faster than Olympic downhill skiers going down the slopes. Years ago, my first visit to a heart doctor was a good … Continue reading Another shooting
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Spring training.
On February 14 my heart will be filled with love. The smells, the sounds, the anticipation of things marvelous to come will fill the air. I know it is Valentine's Day, but this year it is also the day pitchers, and catchers report to spring training for the Cleveland Indians. With hopes my … Continue reading Spring training.
What do you want to be?
“A fireman!” “A doctor!” “A football player.” “President!” “A policeman!” “King of the whole world!” “A scientist.” Ask a group of ten-year-olds, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and you will hear these and a wellspring of other answers. If you look closely, those answers are more suited for the question, … Continue reading What do you want to be?
The passing of time
As the pages flip on the calendar, I tend to get more reflective around the New Year. When I was younger, there was the “this is what I am going to be when I grow up” statements, but those came at any time not just around the first of January. The first dream I had … Continue reading The passing of time
Something old; something new
A new year is upon us. With every new year comes resolutions. Resolutions are things people will attempt to do with the belief that it will make them or their lives better. Losing weight is probably the most sought-after goal; accomplishing some long evasive dream (“this will be the year I finally …) is probably … Continue reading Something old; something new
The story behind the gift wrap.
Maybe it is because I do not get out as much as I should; perhaps it is because the only Christmas shopping I do is for my wife, but something happened this week that has not happened to me in several years – I found wrapping paper that had something about Jesus on it. The … Continue reading The story behind the gift wrap.