We Need More Like Bernie
At least there is an independent from Vermont – Bernie Sanders – that isn’t afraid to speak his mind, defend his constituents, and voice his perspective without allegiance to either big money or to party.
Hope
#1 Magnet School in the Country
My niece is in her fourth year teaching in an amazing elementary school based on Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People…
A Surprise Party for My Sister
My niece and nephew (and his wife) planned a lovely surprise party for my sister’s birthday.
Our Daughter’s Sacramento Apartment
After an intense several days our daughter’s apartment is starting to come together nicely.
Kitchen Drawers Before and After
The results are rather good, and I was pleased to see such an improvement. See the “after photos” of all this effort below!
Assembling IKEA Furniture
Above are the carts at IKEA! Last night after moving in, we bought five bookcases with extra shelves and a kitchen island/countertop/cart. It was a long day! Today we put them together…
Unloading the UBox
Our oldest daughter and I are back in Sacramento to move her into her apartment today. I woke up this morning thinking about…
Our Daughter Finds an Apartment
We knew this was the place the minute we walked in. We had seen some awful apartments, many good ones, and this one great one. I thank God that it has worked out for her.
Our Son Surprises His Sister
Our son surprised his sister by coming unexpectedly to her graduation. We were in on this surprise and helped facilitate it, but it was priceless to see his sister’s delight on his arrival.
Our Daughter Graduates with Her Master’s
Today our daughter graduated from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University with her Master’s in Public Administration. We are so proud of her diligence, excellence, values, and accomplishments. She truly glorifies God!
Proud of My Sister
I am very proud to report that my oldest sister has been named the Outstanding Biology Teacher of the Year for the whole state of North Carolina.
New Poem: Consent to Go Forward
There is always a solution when we give ourselves consent to go forward.
Association of Religious Communities’ 40th Anniversary
We attended a 40th anniversary benefit gala for ARC (Association of Religious Communities) this evening.
Photos from a Gorgeous Day
The weather was spectacular. It felt like I was living inside a pointillist or Impressionistic painting, as the trees were dotted with new leaves and brushstrokes of color were evident everywhere.
My Recent Thoughts on Forgiveness
I have often done very well forgiving as Jesus did on the cross, “Forgive them for they know not what they do.” In fact, there have been such major healings experienced related to this approach that it is my go-to stance whenever I am the brunt of someone’s inconceivable actions.
Spring Trees Bursting Out
This spring has been so late in coming, the waiting for it seems to add to the glory and jubilation of this moment…