What do these next sentences have in common? 1) Henry was a hippo, and I don’t know if you know this, but hippos are HUGE. 2) Tiny, smooth ripples at the edge of a large, starlit lake; slender fingers of tall green grass swayed gently back and forth; miniature minnows made swirls and darted away. 3) Daren was a dreamer. 4) “C’mon Andy,” Danny grumbled to himself, “Where … The rest of the story…
Were is past tense. It’s a seemingly innocent, little verb. But it can contain implications SO intense that eternity is required in order to even begin to understand how intense. As an example, I’m gonna share some words written by a guy named Ezekiel. He’s a famous Biblical prophet. In fact, he’s considered one of the major prophets. But I’m not sharing his words … The rest of the story…
There aren’t any specific verses in the Bible that mention when angels sing. But the idea, or the spirit of the concept of Heavenly choirs of angels, certainly seems completely feasible to me. And based on my own desire to sing out when I think of my many blessings, I can only imagine how angels must feel in God’s presence. I’m sure I’m not … The rest of the story…
Well, it’s already the day after Thanksgiving. And you’re gonna see tons of commercials for so-called “Black Friday” deals. But I’m here to tell you the Black Friday notion starting dying out when the e-commerce was born on the good ol’ world wide web. So, now, every day can be as black as the day after Thanksgiving. And, that’s why a few years ago … The rest of the story…
Here’s a quick, short list of blessings I’m thankful for right now. (in spite of socialist politicians) God gave me life and made a way for me to live forever. My beautiful wife loves me and encourages my artistic endeavors. I’m healthy enough to wake up and work every day. God gave me the gift of words and music, the best personal gifts I … The rest of the story…
Here’s a short farming quiz. And anyone who misses even one question fails miserably. Not just the quiz. But also at life in general. So, are you ready? Here you go. Farming is necessary: Yes___No___ Farmers help keep you alive: Yes___No___ Farms are the biggest contributors to global warming/climate change Yes___No___ OK, only 3 questions in the farming quiz. And, as I said, you … The rest of the story…
Because it helps burn fat. Yeah, that’s it. That’s the reason. Wait. No. It’s because it can help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Yeah, that’s definitely…uh, wait. Nope, it’s because it can help improve energy levels. Aw, who am I kidding? I just love the ambiance, aroma, and comfort during wakey, wakey time. But then again, a lot happens after wakey, wakey … The rest of the story…
Unless you’ve got your hands over your eyes and ears you know there’s a lotta trouble in this world. It’s worse than I’ve ever seen it. But there’s been massive trouble on this planet my whole life. And it was here for all of my parents’ lives. And my grandparents’ lives, too. Et cetera (that’s Latin for “you better believe it, buster). So, even … The rest of the story…
Listen closely (or is that crohsry?), grasshopper (or is that glasshopper?). You are now entrusted with carrying on the most honorable tradition of the Myelin Sheath. Just kidding. Bet I had you goin’ there, for a second. Right? So solly. Because I’m actually talking about something that’s good for the brain, you fathead. Yeah, that’s right. I called you fathead. But calm down. It’s … The rest of the story…
I’ve been absent from my writings for a few days. But I have a doctor’s note. So you can’t get mad at me or anything. Seriously. I could show you the info. But I’m sure you don’t need all the gory details. Because you trust me and you know I wouldn’t lie to you unless it was absolutely necessary. Right? Alright. Now that we’re … The rest of the story…