May 20, 2012 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
In January, my friend Jack casually mentioned he’d had an old British sports car tucked away in his barn for years. Long story short, I followed him home and purchased the 1967 Sunbeam Alpine on the spot. Because it was the middle of winter and a huge camper had...
May 13, 2012 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
My mom and dad were childhood friends, and like many farm kids in rural Ohio during the 1920’s and 30’s, they married close to home. They attended the same one-room school house as grade schoolers, and later graduated from Pleasantville High School together. They...
May 6, 2012 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
Like everyone, I use shortcuts to navigate the area. Now that it’s spring, I enjoy the lawns and brightly flowered landscapes of the residential streets. Recently while cutting through a well-landscaped residential area, I caught a glimpse of what I assumed was a...
Apr 29, 2012 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
His huge hand on my shoulder, Doctor Kraker said, “Ronnie, I know this is a hassle. Your eyes are all but swelled shut and your hands completely covered, but the good news is this: when you grow up you’ll likely be immune to poison ivy.” I’d just celebrated my tenth...
Apr 22, 2012 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
Sometimes I have a thought that seems to come out of nowhere, and I wonder, “Where’d that come from?” My first reaction is usually, “Wait…what? I wasn’t even thinking about that and now it’s in the forefront of my mind!” I’ve learned to accredit some thoughts as the...
Apr 15, 2012 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
In a strained, you-will-do-this-or-else tone, Mom said, “Your brothers didn’t stick with the school band—” she fought back tears “—even after we spent all that money on a trombone and trumpet.” Composing herself and pointing a finger, she declared, “So, you two are...
Apr 8, 2012 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
I thought it was an ad for a lousy radio station—you know, that white oval on the rear window of SUVs that simply says “26.2”? That doesn’t even come in on my dial. So then I reasoned it might be a secret number for a clandestine society. Once, seeing a young person...
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Apr 1, 2012 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
Years ago, I operated a car restoration shop. Early on, when it was just me, I was honored as “Employee of the Month” every month! Don’t laugh: it included a personalized parking space. One problem was that other enthusiasts loved to stop by and just hang out. You...
Mar 25, 2012 | Blog Post, Weekly Devo
Our marriage is undergoing yet another test of its mettle: Marilyn and I are waist-deep into redecorating our kitchen and living room. There’s a difference, you know, between remodeling and redecorating. Remodeling is like an organ transplant, while redecorating is...
