Back in the late sixties there were not many times that I had exclusive access to my mom's kitchen.  Let's face it, at that point in time, no one had access to my mom's tiny kitchen.  I would not have had any access if she had been present.  I would hazard a guess to say it … Continue reading French Toast is Not Supposed to Look Like That! →

Yesterday was one of the most hilariously frustrating days that I have had in a while.  I became one of those people that the ones on the other side of a support call are rolling-in-the floor laughing at!  The day actually started out decent. Since it was extremely cold outside, I snuggled in the nice warm bed late and then just stayed inside all … Continue reading Just One More Look →

Within the past few weeks, I have seen a post on various social media venues.  The statement is so relevant to the year end.  That was where my initial though process ended up going anyhow.  I have no idea about who may be the original author, so I don't know who to credit it to; but it … Continue reading A Look At ‘Last Times’ →

My fourteen year old niece and I attended Christmas at the Smoky Mountain Opry this week with a group from church.  Technically, it was the senior-citizen's group, and though I'm not quite there yet, I totally enjoy hanging out and going places with this awesome group of folks.  Over the past twenty-three years I have, at … Continue reading How Do We See the Nativity? →

Winter is trying its best to sneak into our sheltered little valley.  Baby, it is definitely cold out there!  I suppose, as it is starting to get a little closer to Christmas, that colder temperatures and, yes, even a little snow, will be welcomed; especially Christmas snow and all of the wonder we associate with … Continue reading The Perception of the Heart →

Today was the first time in a long time that I just could not get moving. I am fighting an upper respiratory “something” and probably need to go to the doctor. But, thanks to two insurance companies fighting over who "owns" me, I essentially do not have any insurance! So today, I "took a day." … Continue reading The Lights on the Tree, Among Other Things →

Since this is Thanksgiving weekend, I figured that most thought this would be a "Thanksgiving" post.  It could have been, might have been, and most likely probably should have been.  But I think if I had tried to do that this week, it would have turned into a lecture - a lecture on pettiness, selfishness … Continue reading Looking at the To-Do List →

As I am sitting here tonight writing this post, tomorrow will be the final race for one of Nascar racing's most popular race car drivers.  I haven't really followed racing for a number of years now.  I used to be a big race fan.  I lost my first driver in a helicopter crash in 1993.  Then … Continue reading I See the Tree Coming at Me! →

There is a difference between ‘leaving’ and ‘going out from’. You can leave a place or a situation with no thoughts or intentions of going back or having any additional involvement. But when you ‘go out from’ those places or situations, you carry them with you to be able to utilize the relationships and experiences … Continue reading See the Difference Between Leaving and Going Out From →

Mostly, I am able to muster up a positive, optimistic attitude. Sometimes the day just dang gets me though.  This week contained one of those days.  You know...the quest for perfection is an ugly monster. Last week’s bi-annual eye specialist appointment was a bit discouraging. I knew, looking out from the inside, that something was not … Continue reading Peering Back at Perfection →