Monthly Archives: November 2025

Remember rotary phones?  I do.  I also remember how excited I was when we got a longer cord for our yellow rotary dial wall phone.  Then I could sit in our window seat in the dining room instead of standing.  You realize talking to … Continue reading →

When I was in my 30’s, my friend and I golfed in a league with older women (probably our age now). We often delighted in their conversations, which mostly centered around the issues of aging (probably what we do now) … Continue reading →

I bet if you asked around, people would tell you that November was their least favorite month. It’s gray and gloomy, cold and either wet or snowy. In New England, it was often all of those characteristics-maybe even on the same day.  I, however, always loved November. … Continue reading →

I confess that what I remember about Thanksgiving as a child was going to Grandma Szlavik’s home for a huge Thanksgiving dinner. There was always a turkey–a rare treat in those days.  Did we go to Thanksgiving services at church? … Continue reading →

My daughter is a kindergarten teacher. The children love to create with their play-dough. Wondering just what they’ve made, you often ask “What’s that?” You’ll get various replies, perhaps a fire truck, dog, cat, doll, mommy and daddy, or my … Continue reading →

Some of you dear blog readers know at least a bit of my back story. I felt a desire to be a pastor as a youngster. Music got a hold of me and, long story short, I deferred that desire … Continue reading →

At first glance that statement looks redundant.  But, maybe not.  Am I just saying thank you, or truly giving thanks?   Perhaps you, like me, had a mother who continually repeated “Say thank you.”  Hopefully you were not as reluctant as … Continue reading →

The Message version of the Bible states in James 4: ”So let God work His will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him make himself scarce. Say a quiet yes to God and He’ll be there in no time.” Sometimes … Continue reading →

 For the last few years, I have seen the axiom “Have an Attitude of Gratitude” pop up in many places…advertisements, cards, posters and signs.  This adage is more than a cheerful phrase but is a powerful way of living for … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about praying while driving on SR 200 in Florida. Since that time, I have been informed that this road is one of the most dangerous in the state of Florida. So, I guess that … Continue reading →