Why is there so much violence, destruction, and death in the world? And relatively so little peace and quiet time? Here’s the short answer. People. And I could tell you that peace and quiet time is the solution to that other stuff. But you probably wouldn’t believe the answer could be so simple. Maybe you’d rather have a highly complicated solution to this complex … Read the rest…
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Pure water flows through light but still doesn’t have any color. It’s clear. But there are plenty of ways you might see color in water. Of course, there are the obvious ways. Add food coloring. Or paint. Or you could even shine through water in a glass and see a beautiful, colorful prism on the wall. But that’s just bent light. Not real color … Read the rest…
Where I am, right now, is not a place to let a breeze drift in through open windows. Not here and now. Maybe after a couple more months. But here, along the Emerald Coast, it’s still mighty hot and humid. Not open window weather. Here’s why I brought up where I am. Because it was exactly on this day, the 8th of August, over … Read the rest…
Any ideas what you will be doing in ten years? No, this isn’t a job interview. So, you don’t have to try to come up with an answer you think will impress me. The main thing I hope is that you’ll be doing something right. And I hope I’ll be doing something right, too. Of course, I’m at an age in my life where … Read the rest…
Wow. It’s America’s 250th birthday. And I bet there’s a good chance you get to enjoy an awesome fireworks display wherever you live. I hope you also get to enjoy the company of family and friends and good food and great fun. After all, on Independence Day, 2026 you can actually sing along to Saturday In The Park by the band Chicago, and the … Read the rest…
I’ve already lived longer than my Dad, his two brothers, and several other relatives and friends I’ve known. But I don’t believe I would’ve lived this long if it wasn’t for a loving wife and God’s mercy on me. I don’t want to imagine the hopelessness and depression I’d probably feel if I didn’t have my Creator to lean on, trust in, and talk … Read the rest…
It doesn’t help you evolve. And I don’t mean metaphorically. And it doesn’t build up your muscles. So you don’t become one of the strong who survive. And many say it doesn’t actually provide any tangible benefits. So, why love anything at all? That’s the glaring question. Why love anything at all? Especially when you can’t even put your finger on what love is. … Read the rest…