My Habit Of Grumbling, Faultfinding, And Scoffing I told Ed, “As I look back on it now, my childhood was a solid education in developing my talents for grumbling, faultfinding, and scoffing.” Faultfinding came easily to me as a child; I blamed…

You’re Looking Just Fine From This Distance Ed, my old neighbor in Saskatchewan, likes to tell me that I’m looking great from what he can see. The truth is he cannot see me at all from Saskatchewan. He tells me that it…

Even The Wisest People Have Their Blind Spots Solomon of the Old Testament became the wisest man on earth because he asked God for wisdom to rule God’s people. In a sense, God offered Solomon a blank cheque. God appeared to him…

In 2022 God Has Good Works For Us To Do! Specific years make a significant difference in our lives. 2022 may be particularly eventful for some folks and not so much for others. Some will grow wiser and more satisfied with their…

Duck! Here Comes Another New Year! Ed, my old neighbor from Saskatchewan, agrees that facing another new year can be intimidating. Events keep popping up to startle and confound us. We seem to be continuously setting new records that we don’t want…

“The Mystery Of Life, So Deep And Complete.” Helen Steiner Ross wrote of the mystery of life, which is a brand new baby. Babies capture the hearts of their parents and countless others. They are, as Ross said, “A wee bit of…

Giving A Unique And Invisible Gift To Another Ed asked me yesterday (Dec. 7) if I had sent his Christmas gift yet. He reminded me of the deadline for getting parcels mailed, so they arrive before Christmas. Then he asked me, “What…

Of Course, Parents Feel Their New Baby is Extraordinary Folks tend to be captivated by the beauty of a newborn baby. Proud parents feel their new baby is no ordinary child. The baby so tiny and precious in their arms will surpass…

It’s The Season Of Cheerful And Generous Giving Ed informed me yesterday that his giving this Christmas Season will be limited to only very reasonably priced gifts. He announced to Ruby and their family that they should not expect any expensive type…

“Genius Is Taking The Complex And Making It Simple.” – Albert Einstein Ed, my old neighbor in Saskatchewan, recently read through a warranty agreement on a piece of his farm equipment. He told me that he had to go back to the…