There’s a strange attitude in Texas this year. You heard that right, the state known for its attitude is a bit unsettled. It’s based solely on the weather we’re enduring. Being a native Michigander I’m used to extended periods of rainy days with clouds hiding the sun. This year has held an unusual amount of… Continue reading When is depression not a depression?
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I’m BA-ACK!
The blogging train has returned to the station and I’m climbing back on board. I’m smiling as I settle back in where I belong. I missed y’all. I hope you missed me, too. This foray into full-time writing has been a bit of a ride, as I expected it to be. Of course I didn’t… Continue reading I’m BA-ACK!
My Tribute to my Mom
A half hour into the date of February 27, 2015 my Mom walked into the arms of Jesus. A chapter of my life closed. She’d been in and out of the hospital several times over the past few years, so when she was taken back there Sunday the 22nd everyone assumed she’d return home. She… Continue reading My Tribute to my Mom
Here’s the politically-correct version of Yankee Doodle
For those of you who don’t think political correctness has gone too far I give you Exhibit A as to why I believe it has. Opinions are my own, not necessarily yours. WWJT What Would Jesus Think? Keep smiling. Wade
2014 Stonebriar Men’s Retreat recap
This was the fifth consecutive year I’ve attended the men’s retreat put on by Stonebriar Community Church. Each year I’ve offered the use of Clifford, my full-size van. Each year they’ve taken me up on my offer. I remember the first year I did that I waited until the day before the event to find… Continue reading 2014 Stonebriar Men’s Retreat recap
The migration of the Monarchs is on…the butterfly of course.
Last Saturday was one of those beautiful days we hold out for in north Texas. I call it a transition day because it’s between the heatwave of summer and the deep-freeze of winter. My workday began at 6:00 with a light jacket. By 8:00 the jacket came off. The shirt sleeves were rolled up shortly… Continue reading The migration of the Monarchs is on…the butterfly of course.
Happy International Literacy Day everybody!
If you read that headline on your own you owe a teacher somewhere a huge “THANK YOU!!” If you had someone read that headline to you then you have some catching up to do with those of us in the blogosphere. We rely on people who can read to read our posts so it makes… Continue reading Happy International Literacy Day everybody!
My walk with God in Plano
We recently celebrated a holiday in the US known as Labor Day. Even though it’s called that most of us get a government-issued paid day off from our normal form of labor. I took full advantage of this three-day weekend. After pushing through in the month of August to get a proposal out I decided… Continue reading My walk with God in Plano
I’m fixin to tell y’all when you’re a Texan
Is there some way of knowing when a person has officially become a true Texan? I believe there is. Watch this video to see what just a few of those proofs are. Keep smiling. Wade
The summertime price for living in Texas
August in Texas is a challenge for most of us. This summer hasn’t been as bad as previous ones, but we’re beginning to feel at home now. 97 degrees is the average high temperature for this time of year. I’m grateful for every day we’ve stayed below 90 thus far. We’ve been near or at… Continue reading The summertime price for living in Texas