When I was a boy there was a white rose arbor in our side lawn. Pictures were often taken there. It marked the entrance to one of the flower gardens…
Tag: our move
Reflections on car shopping today
Thanksgiving for my Buick In the spirit of Thanksgiving, today I am thankful first for the 7 years of good service that I have had from my 2005 Buick LeSabre. If memory…
Features I am enjoying about living in Connecticut
[Show as slideshow] If you ask me the proverbial question, “Is the glass half empty or half-full?” I’m the kind of guy who always answers, “Half-full of course!” Count your blessings. So,…
A Personal Testimony
While I usually file my sermons in the sermon section, I decided to include this one here for two reasons. First, because it is my first sermon at Copper Hill UMC. Second,…
Moving Day part two
Monday July 1 was long anticipated. We arrived at our new parsonage at 7:50 am to await the moving truck’s arrival. We had been told they would come between 8 and…
Moving Day
Race to get it done JoAnne and I have been so busy preparing for this moving day that I have not been able to chronicle it as I wanted. Now it has…
So thankful for everyone’s kindness
JoAnne and I are so thankful for all the kindness and generosity that has been expressed to us over the last few days. For our moving time yard sale that JoAnne organized,…
Library thinned
I’ve completed thinning out my library according to the guidelines I published earlier. Several associates, teachers and mentees have perused the boxes. Some books were displayed on our yard sale as well. …
Downsizing a library
At this time in my life, as I get ready to move, and try to sort through the accumulations of 22 years living in one house, I’m reminded of the…
A new assignment
Today it was announced at both churches that I have a new part-time pastorate in Connecticut starting in July after my retirement from full-time ministry here in Kirkville. I will begin…