Sometimes you learn things, and then wonder what the value of that knowledge is. Happens to me all the time. Take yesterday for instance, I was working on the family tree and stumbled across a few tidbits of history. These… Continue reading

 When I was quite young I had an Uncle that called me the professor. This name didn’t stick with me long and was more of an exclusive thing to that Uncle. My memory of it is vague. I do not… Continue reading

 Like a lot of us I dream about winning the lottery. I mean not incessantly or fixated on that remote possibility but aware that the possibility exists. It can be an entertaining pastime. I’ve designed my home, my boat and… Continue reading

 The nature of man is that we spend more time dreaming of the place we used to be, than planning for where we are going. I suppose that is only true of those that believe we are going elsewhere. I… Continue reading

 Lately it seems I have been seeing postings about the repayment of student loans. The majority of these postings are complaints  For reasons I’ve yet to understand they believe these loans should be forgiven. The interest rates are high and… Continue reading

 The other day as I was writing I wrote this line, The foundation of faith is virtue. I did receive a few comments and now feel I need to explain a bit further. As it often happens in communications the… Continue reading

 I try not to judge. The problem with that lies in the fact that one must make a judgement in order to reach a decision. Many people misinterpret a common Biblical reference, Judge not, that ye be not judged. The… Continue reading

 I have heard it said that change is the spice of life. I would have to agree with that sentiment. Of course, change or “spice” if you like, can be hot or cold, bitter and sweet. There comes a point… Continue reading

 There are events that just fill your thoughts. This past week it was the passing of my wife’s Uncle George. I have written several times about him, and this loss, yet it still doesn’t seem enough has been said. I… Continue reading

Yesterday afternoon and evening I had an obligation. I attended a viewing for my wife’s Uncle George. Personally I dislike the whole idea of a viewing, and if I had my way I would not participate in any of them,… Continue reading