Were You Made For The Circus Or The Zoo?
I just love that this children’s book, Put Me In The Zoo by Robert Lopshire, is the inspiration behind this blog post. Half way through reading this book tonight to my youngest son, it hit me at how much this book comes to play into so many people’s lives. This interesting and ginormous creature that looks a bit like a cross between a bear and a panther, has some pretty unique but quirky talents and wants more than anything to…
RE POST: Christmas Is For Those That Hate It Most
I generally have a tendency to cheer for the underdog in situations. Take the others side that might be made fun of, or maybe even never have a chance to defend him or herself or is maybe just misunderstood. I also am getting really worn out with our culture at Christmas. The “I want this, and I want that” stuff. Oh trust me, I’m the worst with this, but I’m really starting to hate this part about me, especially when…
A Little Christmas Ditty For You From My 3 Year Old
All I can say is ENJOY and I hope this makes you smile today!!! Nolan sang you THIS song last year, and now it’s Parker’s turn.
“This debt and this hardship WILL COME TO AN END WITH ME”
I’m learning more and more each day about poverty. What poverty is and how it affects people. There are also so many people that are in-slaved by their debt, much like this man you see in this title image. This man in Indian and is a literal slave to his debtor and must work in the quarry crushing rocks with one small sledge hammer to repay his debt. Most debts like this will never be paid back and will be…
How I’m Feeling and What’s Wrong With Me
Well, here I lie in my own bed on bed rest for the past four days, per the Doctor’s orders. This time last week I checked myself into the Emergency Room not knowing what was going on with me. All last week my joints ached, had a fever and was barely standing and I just couldn’t shake it. Then came on the severe head, neck and back pain. This was the straw that broke the camels back. I just had…
My Top Things To Do When Vacationing To Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC, a true vacation place and there’s something for the whole family. My wife and I try and visit Asheville, which is just a five hour drive East of us in Nashville, any chance we can. My wife and I recently spent a weekend in Asheville for our 12 year anniversary and we had a blast. On our normal trips I usually head out to a local stream to fly fish of a morning, come back to the cabin…