Month: December 2023
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“Butt-in-ski:” encounters with an automated mopper
Anybody else like to shop at big box stores with concrete floors? Lately, there has been a ripple, however. An automated floor mopping machine has become the bane of my shopping club existence. It inevitably comes down my aisle, as I peacefully shop–beeping and chirping and spinning its flashing light. At least the contraption stops…
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Pantry Prankster
The pantry at my house is exceedingly neat and tidy. This is mostly due to the consistent effort of my super-organized wife. Did I mention she’s also beautiful?🥰(Nancy helps edit all my posts) Hello, sweetheart!😍 Don’t delete this, ok? Anyway, even though I try (kinda sorta), things don’t always get back where they belong—after I…
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Clouds on the Mountain
One recent morning, as we drove into the city, the top of a familiar mountain was covered by a cloud. A closer look revealed a meadow below, blanketed with winter wheat. What a contrast! This is a good picture of a Christian’s walk with God. His higher purposes are often cloaked in clouds, yet He…
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GPS Jesus
For the fine citizens of Wellington, Florida enough was enough. The baby Jesus was stolen from their community center nativity two years in a row! But during the next Noel they were ready–with a creative way to catch a crook. Christmas season number three featured a baby Jesus with a GPS locator onboard. Sheriff’s deputies…
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Shadows of Joy- Revisited
Something amazing happened at our house two days ago. We opened the blinds on our front door to let some sunshine in. No, that’s not the amazing part, though we are rarely home during the day to do this. I’m sitting at the kitchen table enjoying a mid-morning cup of coffee when Nancy says, “Sweetheart,…
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God With Us
It was the final choir rehearsal of the year, in preparation for my church’s Christmas Eve candlelight service. As is our custom, the group met at our director’s home for a pot-luck dinner, followed by rehearsal. It was challenging to hear in the reconfigured living room—with all the background noise. As our leader gave instructions,…
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