Nov 23, 2014 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
“Hey, Roberts,” Herb asked, biting down on his cigar, “I hear they almost shipped you guys to some tiny jungle in Asia…something about fighting the commies? What is that all about?” “Turned out to be nuthin’ really. Apparently we have battleships off the coast of Viet...
Nov 16, 2014 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
Sugar Grove was tucked in for the night. Sunday evenings here grew quiet much sooner than the other nights of the weekend; it was, after all, a school night. Friday’s football game and Saturday’s chores stood in sharp contrast to the quietude of a Sabbath day in Sugar...
Nov 9, 2014 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
This week is the first installment of a new fictional series. You’ll meet folks like Barry, Herb, and a full cast of fictional characters who will live out their lives in and around Fairfield County each week. Come along for the ride… I hope you enjoy the view. Be...
Nov 2, 2014 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
“Yes, I’m well aware of what you’re talking about, but with this rain, there’s absolutely nothing I can do about it today…” I can’t help overhear as the tall, middle aged gentleman speaks assertively into his cell phone. Turning sideways, I attempt to squeeze past...
Oct 26, 2014 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
I’m standing on the front stoop of an impressive Federal-style brick home. It’s drizzling rain but I’m sheltered by a huge entry way recessed into the front façade that provides a welcoming introduction to what might otherwise be an intimidating structure. I try...
Oct 19, 2014 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
It’s the quintessential autumn Sunday morning and I’m driving on the road that connects our home to Life Church, Pleasantville Road. This wonderfully named road has borne us and our ancestors for nearly two centuries now. It has connected us to one another, our...
Oct 12, 2014 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
In the 1950’s, the Fairfield County Fair was as exciting as Christmas or the Last Day of School for me and my three brothers. It had everything a kid could want. Fun was in, and school was out. The trees glowed maroon and gold, and Mount Pleasant whispered our names....
Oct 5, 2014 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
I’m a do-it-yourselfer—though admittedly not always with professional results. Early on, my primarily motivation was money: I had none. In my twenties, with the help of some friends, I wrangled together a 32’ Ford hotrod using sheer determination, busted knuckles and...
Sep 28, 2014 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
The old John Deere sat poised at the top of the hill behind our home like a faithful hunting dog. It spent most days staring longingly toward the house, hoping against hope that the back porch screen would creak open and out pop one of its humans, striding forth with...
