Weed Killer Or Fertilizer?
When I bought my house in Chandler, Arizona I realized the previous owners had neglected the backyard. After mowing it down to get an idea of what I was dealing…
Planting Seeds
Growing up an Iowa farm boy, part of the work ethic my parents built into me included a lot of time on John Deere tractors. Whether it was working in…
Bad Mix
For me, one of life’s greatest pleasures is freshly ground, freshly brewed coffee. It’s heaven in a cup. Every morning I take the time to brew a carafe of deliciousness…
Taste And See
Do you remember the most delicious food you ever tasted? It's late July of 1989. I'm in Milwaukee, WI on business. While there, I have the opportunity to meet up…
Stuck
My nephew J.D. Thompson is a teacher. Since graduating from West Texas A&M years ago, he’s taken his friendly “big as Texas” personality to Taiwan, Indonesia, and now Malaysia where…
Thoughts On This Thanksgiving
Early morning thoughts on this Thanksgiving 2020… I snapped this photo just a few minutes ago. No one does pink and orange mornings like God. It’s quiet for the moment.…
Don’t Miss A Moment
The first time you come home after your dog dies is a hard moment. I never knew exactly how old Bentley was. I rescued him. Not from a shelter but…
Asking For Something New
How long has it been since you asked for something new? Growing up an Iowa farm boy, snow cones were a cold treat you enjoyed at the county fair. They…
E&A at Krispy Kreme
A Rose At Krispy Kreme
Have you ever done a good deed that appeared to go wrong? Maybe it didn’t. Maybe you just don’t know the whole story. When my girls and I first moved…
Valuable
How do you know something is valuable to you? Last year about this time I was at Wal-Mart buying supplies for my classroom. Teachers do their “back to school” shopping,…
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