Tag: Jesus
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Paws and Reflect (8): Buck to the Rescue!
The adventures of a dog who followed Jesus.
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Turning Pages
Turning the page of a hardcover book makes hardly any sound at all. Yet I was once at a graduation when 3000 people turned pages–of the program–at the same time. This synchronized paper flutter sounded like someone jumping into a huge pile of leaves while holding a microphone! Two are better than one, because they…
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Rogue Waves
For centuries, they were merely examples of maritime myth—like Giant Squids and mermaids. Freakishly large waves forming at random on the open ocean? Respected scientists, back in the day, said “Nah, it’s not possible.” Yet modern science proved otherwise. We now know that individual waves over 60 feet tall, and some as high as…
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“Butt-in-ski”, Part 2: encounters with an automated mopper
Around two months ago, I wrote about my run-in with a driverless mopping machine. “Butt-in-ski” had become the “Bane of my shopping club existence,” seemingly following me around, beeping and chirping and spinning its flashing light. Read the original harrowing tale here. This past weekend, with some apprehension, I was back at my favorite store…
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Do Overs
As an elementary school administrator, I often deal with student discipline issues. Sitting across from a red-faced child, I read the teacher’s note: “When asked to pick up the play area and return to his desk, Johnny kicked me in the shin, screamed ‘Leave me alone!’ and ran out of the room.” As I offer…
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Paws and Reflect (6): Digging for Answers
The adventures of a dog who followed Jesus.
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