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Side Quests

September 16, 2021 Side Quests Have you ever played those role playing video games (yes, I know they are called RPGs) where you are a character (or in the case of my personal favorite, Star Ocean, the Second Story, you are several characters)? Your job is to get from A [...]

Hold Longer

August 17, 2021 Hold Longer A song came on the radio today. It was the first time I heard it. Casting Crowns’ song called “Scars In Heaven” played while I was on the way to after school pickup. The first line says “…if I had known it was the last [...]

Independence Day 2021

Independence Day 2021 July 10, 2021 “Freedom fireworks!” Screams one of the littler girls when she hears me say, “fireworks over the Matanzas starts at 9:30.” The best fireworks show in the world (okay, maybe since St Augustine is my city, I might be a little biased) is our downtown [...]

Next Level

May 7, 2021 Next Level Today my oldest daughter graduates. An actual in-person, cap-and-gown graduation for both high school and college. She officially graduated high school a few days ago. But since she was starting college classes, she has wanted to walk her cap-and-gown graduation at the college. This level [...]

Easter Surprise!

April 5, 2021 Easter Surprise! Becky has been spending six weeks with Grandma up in Tennessee visiting family and traveling around. The best part I’m sure being the special time with Grandma. Originally, I thought she would be back just before Easter, however, it became April 5th return in time [...]

I’m Fine (Don’t Go Deep)

March 13, 2021 I’m Fine (don’t go deep) You know, someone says politely, “How are you today?” Preprogrammed for courtesy, we reply automatically, “I’m fine.” But are you really “fine?” Or does that really mean, “I’m hurting, but don’t ask?” In our society, it’s so easy to fall into the [...]