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In front of our house in Chicago was a silver maple tree. Although the house is gone, the tree is still there. I’m guessing it’s around 130 years old. In the fall silver maples are a disappointment. The leaves turn … Continue reading →

I’m gearing up for some road trips this fall. I’m sure many of us have traveled recently, headingoff for destinations far and wide. Business or pleasure, city or country, mountain or beach, weall love to travel. Set an example for … Continue reading →

This has probably happened to you, as it did me this morning. Usually our most vivid dreams (or nightmares) happen right before we awaken. This morning I had a humdinger! I was on stage, performing trombone with a band, and … Continue reading →

I recently had the occasion to visit a shop in Cedar Key that features art and crafts, all made by local artists.  All the items were beautiful; each showed the distinctive talents of a particular artist.  I found so much … Continue reading →

Let’s be honest. Have you ever felt unloved, perhaps unimportant, or even insecure? With the bumpy, twisted road of life, I think these feelings have bumped into you at different times. The Message version of the Bible, Ephesians 2:19-22 states, “That’s … Continue reading →

Psalm 30:5 speaks to us about anger and wrath lasting for a night but gives a reminder that joy comes with the light of day, in the morning.  During my working years, I was up at 5:30 a.m., wakened by … Continue reading →

Two years ago, during Black History Month, I did a series of blogs about outstanding black Lutherans. One of those special people was a young bishop in the Metropolitan Chicago Synod, Reverend Yehiel Curry.  On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Bishop … Continue reading →

Somebody asked me if I had gone on vacation this past summer. I said I hadn’t physically, but my brain seemed to have been on vacation several times without letting me know where it was going. Age plays tricks on … Continue reading →

I did not write this piece.  It was sent to me by a Facebook friend who is going through a rough patch and I thought it had an excellent message, so I decided to share it with my Joy friends. … Continue reading →

It’s the working title for a social gathering I’ve started at Hiatus Brewing Company,6230 SW Highway 200, Ocala. It’s not just about the beer. Have a Diet Coke if you wish. One ofthe three new attendees asked what the theme, … Continue reading →