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Commercial Travel

I did a bit of traveling this week. Sadly, it was via commercial airlines. A business trip took me to Minneapolis. It is always nice to return and see some of my old stomping grounds – at least when it is not bitterly cold and/or buried under white stuff. Oddly, I barely touched a keyboard… [Read More]

Cannot Help The Poor

I saw this quote recently, had to share… You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting… [Read More]

Just Listen

There is a must-read post over at FatCyclist (actually, most of them are must-reads!) – it is titled My Cancer Story: Guest Post by Jenni Laurita. This quote from Jenni was one of several that really hit home with me: “If I could impart anything to the world through this forum it’s this: ask how… [Read More]

Involuntary Servitude

Do you know what “Involuntary Servitude” means? It’s one of those terms that doesn’t get used much these days.  It used to be fairly common. We mostly know it as “Slavery”.  From  TheFreeDictionary.com, it is defined as “the condition of an individual who works for another individual against his or her will as a result… [Read More]

Too Positive

How do you avoid being TOO positive without being TOO negative?? I surely do not know. I have an “advisor” that is extremely careful to never guess at or predict anything but the worst case.  I understand this.  It is a very effective way to always be right or to have a “positive” outcome –… [Read More]

Mt Taylor Camping

I had a couple days off work and wanted to get out of town. So, I headed for Mount Taylor which is just north of Grants, NM and within the Cibola National Forest.  My plan was to tent camp at one of the two campgrounds and spend several days riding double track in the area…. [Read More]

Godspeed Neil

I lost one of my greatest hero’s this weekend – Neil Armstrong. I spent my early years being TOTALLY in awe of aviation and space. There was no doubt, I would be an astronaut one day.  Obviously, Neil was the figure head behind NASA and the space program for many years. However; there were many other… [Read More]

Like Children

“I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” – Mark 10:15 I was at a study a few weeks ago where one person was really hung up on understanding every Biblical concept. I really enjoy historical context and word studies but… [Read More]

Memorial Day

THANK YOU to our service men and women! I am very, very appreciative to all that have served the great United States.  The sacrifices that you have made are great – please know it is not unseen or unknown.  I know that being away from your families, the emotional stress, the financial stress, the worry,… [Read More]

Paint

I mentioned here that I painted my kitchen. It still looks great but we’re making big progress now.  My Mom has come to visit and we are working like dogs on the rest of my place. Ok, SHE is working like a dog!  🙂 After a trip to Lowes for paint, Raks for tape, Home Depot… [Read More]