Monthly Archives: September 2023

        There are tables of data listing life expectancy of men and women.  They usually provide information for your country and or the world, your gender, your basic health etc.  All of these delineations are factors in the probability of “making it” to … Continue reading →

Many of you know our daughter from Vermont recently spent 3 weeks with us.  We certainly enjoyed having her here and we are so proud of the young person she was and the adult she has become. That being said, … Continue reading →

A Great Creature – The Sturgeon  Have you ever seen a sturgeon? They are huge! They are not particularly good to eat because of the number of bones, but great sport fish. Early one Spring, I was shocked to see … Continue reading →

Often when I write one of these devotions, I have second thoughts. Last week’s blog was about the spiritual value of work. I don’t want to take back anything I wrote, but I realize it was only half the message … Continue reading →

The waves crashed, the sailing vessel rolled; but all hands were on deck when the shout was heard, “Thar She Blows.” A whale was spotted! The crew took to their longboats, oarsmen rowed frantically in pursuit of their prey. Once … Continue reading →

Many of you have read this gem from Ben Stein. My additions are in italics. “My confession: I am a Jew, and all my ancestors as well. It doesn’t bother me in the slightest that there is a season of … Continue reading →

Labor Day became a national holiday in 1894, to celebrate the achievements of the American labor unions.  The unions had pushed for better working conditions and shorter working hours, and they had succeeded.   Their successes improved working conditions across the … Continue reading →

        In front of my computer, is my keyboard.  In front of the keyboard at the base of my PC are three small rocks.  The first one, given to me by a teacher friend, has been poly coated and printed with the words BE … Continue reading →

        In front of my computer, is my keyboard.  In front of the keyboard at the base of my PC are three small rocks.  The first one, given to me by a teacher friend, has been poly coated and printed with the words BE … Continue reading →

Now that Hurricane Idalia is behind us, we can breathe a sigh of relief and give thanks to God that at least we in Ocala weathered the storm with few significant losses. I am certain that before, during and after, … Continue reading →