We've had a busy week. We've enjoyed it a great deal and hope to continue our jovial mood into the weekend. Keith and Juda arrived on Sunday. Kris picked them up from the airport after lunch and just hung out here for the most part. Monday we did a l… more »

Lately a memory has been popping up that I thought I'd write down. It's something sort of cool that happened to me several years ago, and is a lesson I continue to remind myself of when the "everyday" becomes a little too aggressive. First of all let… more »

On Sunday morning Kelly Mutter, the wife of the children's pastor, stopped me in the hall. She asked if I would please make a dessert for the assistant children's pastor's farewell reception tonight. Knowing I wouldn't be there and that I don't really… more »

Yesterday morning I went to our freezer in the garage to get some milk. When I opened the door I found that dreaded picture no one wants to see when they open a freezer. Things were melting. I quickly realized that the freezer was fine, but the door h… more »

My dad brought this to me in November of 2006. It was in his basement and he was considering burning it. I had to rescue it. I painted it and did a lot of work but the top was unfinished for a long time. Last week I got some tile and other necess… more »