Beyond the Monument’s Men
Last year, one of the books I read was The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel, a true story that I probably never would have heard about were it not … Continue Reading Beyond the Monument’s Men
Dad’s Sermons
As I reflect back over my dad’s 40 years of active service as a Presbyterian minister, it is incredible to me to think that he wrote and delivered over 2,000 … Continue Reading Dad’s Sermons
Dad’s Bible
At least a year ago, maybe longer, my sister gave me our dad’s Bible that she had had since he died over a dozen years ago. And for most of … Continue Reading Dad’s Bible
A Lifetime of Music
I guess over their lifetime, most everyone goes through a number of phases of liking different styles of music. And I am probably no different than many of you. Over … Continue Reading A Lifetime of Music
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
It is hard for me to stop thinking about our recent trip to Amsterdam since we had such a wonderful time. And it was also special because it was a … Continue Reading Amsterdam, Amsterdam
SIBSAB 2015 – “Seriously Disordered??”
This may seem like an odd title for a post recapping our recent SIBSAB in Amsterdam but there is a reason for it. And it is not the dysfunction that … Continue Reading SIBSAB 2015 – “Seriously Disordered??”
SIBSAB IX – Amsterdam!
If all goes according to plan, by the time you read this, we will have just completed our annual sibling sabbatical—SIBSAB—in Amsterdam! I have previously written on these get-aways that … Continue Reading SIBSAB IX – Amsterdam!
International Travel
It is really thanks to my teaching a professional development course that I have been able to take so many international trips. When I look back over the journeys aboard … Continue Reading International Travel
Family Vacations
Since my fondest memories growing up were from our summer family vacations, I wanted to make sure our own kids had happy vacation memories as well. And obviously, Montreat was … Continue Reading Family Vacations
Montreat – An Extra Special Place!
Based on this vacation photo of me from when I was two, I guess you could say I have been going to Montreat for well over 55 years. And this … Continue Reading Montreat – An Extra Special Place!
Vacations
Growing up, family vacations were a very special time for my three siblings and me. With our father being a minister and the additional weeknight and weekend activities that came … Continue Reading Vacations
Hidden Treasures!
It was last fall while I was watching college football that I planned to “multi-task” and clean out this closet. Beyond just the fact that this closet had gotten completely … Continue Reading Hidden Treasures!
How We Met
Do you ever think about how different your life would have been if one single event had not occurred? Or of the reverse, that had one event occurred, how different … Continue Reading How We Met
Keukenhof!
Having experienced the beauty of Hawaii firsthand, I often told people it was the one place everyone should go to in their lifetime since it was absolutely paradise on Earth. … Continue Reading Keukenhof!
Springtime!
Everyone has his or her favorite season. Some love the fall with the beautiful turning colors of leaves and the cool briskness of the nights after a hot summer. Others … Continue Reading Springtime!
March Madness!
I love this time of year! Unlike my wife who enjoys the cold and the exciting potential for snow that comes with winter, I absolutely am not a fan of … Continue Reading March Madness!
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