When I was growing up there were no consolation trophies. Winning was everything and not everybody got to play. Now everybody, win or lose, gets a trophy, and everyone gets playing time regardless of their athletic ability. Due to my physical limitations, I never experienced being on a team, but I loved sports and had … Continue reading All’s Fair in Sports and School…or is it?
Category: In My opinion
My Two Cents
With this being an election year, talk about healthcare as fired up. I know a lot of people are against the Affordable Healthcare Act. I understand it may have penalized or made life more difficult for some. Let me tell give you something to think about. Misty had Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes. Because of her … Continue reading My Two Cents
Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education nominee
I wanted to watch the entire three and a half hours of the Secretary of Education confirmation hearings, but time is quickly getting away from me. So, I will only comment on the portion I watched and not on the clips posted all over social media. Senator Alexander made opening statements about Betsy DeVos' commitment … Continue reading Betsy DeVos Secretary of Education nominee
It’s Not Just a Story, It’s Applicable Too
A few weeks ago I was reading the story of when Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dream (Genesis 41). My thought was why do we not apply this story to our life. Joseph told Pharaoh that there would be seven years of plenty followed by seven years of drought. Growing up on a ranch I can identify … Continue reading It’s Not Just a Story, It’s Applicable Too
Advice to the Graduate
As you move on to bigger and better things, don't forget the ones who guided you along the way. Your loved ones have watched you grow from a cute little Pre-K kid to bright young person. You had a few turbulent years, but you matured and learned from your mistakes. I would like to take … Continue reading Advice to the Graduate
Disrespect
I am about to explode. I feel like a volcano trying to supress the hot molten lava of rage rumbling inside me. What has this world come to? A raging river disrespect eroding our values carving out a massive canyon creating enormous gaps between the generations. Lack of self control annihilating our morals like a … Continue reading Disrespect
Desensitized
Okay, I am not old by any means, but the last few weeks I certainly have felt that way. Why are kids so disrespectful nowadays? When I was a kid if there was a job to be done, you did it the right way the first time. There were no second tries or do overs. … Continue reading Desensitized
Do Your Homework Before You Open Your Mouth
I'm sure everyone is guilty of making negative comments based on a persons actions or looks. I recently got hooked on Duck Dynasty. At the end of each episode the entire family sits down to eat dinner together, They pray over their meal and every episode is filled with crazy clean fun and Christian values. … Continue reading Do Your Homework Before You Open Your Mouth
4th of July
When I think of the 4th of July I think of corn on the cob, watermelon, cookouts, and fireworks. I had a wonderful and busy weekend. Friday (Jul. 1st) I went to my folks. Saturday (Jul. 2nd) we shucked, cleaned, and put up corn. Sunday (Jul. 3rd) after church we went to my Grandma's to visit … Continue reading 4th of July
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