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…
Newspaper Clipping
I found the old and yellowed newspaper clipping while going through a suitcase of memorabilia belonging to my Grandparents. From sometime around 1940 the bold print heading reads, “Lagerquist, 70,…
Graduation Letter To My Students
Dearest Students, Sometime early in your freshman year I said to you, “Blink three times and you’ll be seniors getting measured for your graduation robes.” I could tell by the…
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Skipping Smart – An Open Letter To Those Under 30
We overhear you in the coffee shops. As members of our families, we listen to you tell us what you’re learning in college. We employ you at our businesses. We…
Quiet
For eight years I worked as an agent for Northwestern Mutual Life. My purpose was deliberate. I wanted to gain life experience and people skills before going to seminary. Northwestern…
I’m Better Than Miley Cyrus (And Other Myths Some Christians Believe)
Most everyone’s heard about it by now. I don’t have cable or satellite TV and I heard about it. Former Disney kid star Miley Cyrus’ song and dance performance with…
Two Too Many
It’s about a quarter till five at United on 50th and Q and every line is at least three carts deep. It’s not always a given that the Express Lane…
Playing For Keeps
You’ve probably heard about it in the news this past week. Pat Robertson, ordained Baptist minister and former Republican presidential candidate was asked a question on his “700 Club” TV…