I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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Monthly Archives: December 2022
NEW LOOK AT JANUARY
Remember my advice to you a few years ago? If you have a somewhat wild looking outfit you want to wear but don’t have the courage to do so, wear it in January. Those who care, think you are wearing … Continue reading
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL
Just make me happy. Give me a guppy, a birthstone ring… a perky teacup, that sort of thing. I prefer Joy. A mature kind of happiness, a grandchild, security, …an old man who has been loyal to me. I’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Jesus Christ the Messiah, Jesus only way, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus' return, joy, Uncategorized
Tagged chocolate, Christmas, cow salt block, David & Oriana, Jesus, Jesus only way, Jesus the Baby, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus' return, memories, nostalgia, We Shall Behold Him
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CHRISTMAS CARD JOY
My hands are up. I surrender. See the white flag I carry. That is all to say, I give up on my conquest to keep the Christmas card tradition. Well, hopefully, I keep it through my last Christmas; I expect … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, joy, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, Christmas cards, facebook, friends, humor, joy, snail mail, stamps, US Post Office
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A VALUEABLE DOLL … WORTH ALMOST NOTHING EXCEPT JOY
Back then, when? I don’t remember but possible 23 to 25 years ago, three sisters entered a Duckwall’s Variety Store in Hugoton, Kansas. And came out with some dolls. One of which is shown above as she looks today in … Continue reading
CAROLS
Last year the carolers came. I knew most of them; they were from my church. My pastor and his wife were with them. It was a special treat. Caroling only came into my life after I married. I must have … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Christmas carol, joy, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, Christmas carols, joy
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MY TOWN, JOY FLAG
I don’t get out much anymore. That sad fact was made plain to me just now as I try to remember whether or not Walmart has a Christmas tree, also do they play Christmas carols. I’m pretty sure they play … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Uncategorized
Tagged carols, Christ, Christianity, culture, hometown, joy
9 Comments
WISE MEN …
As you can see I have taken off my motor scooter gear; I’m now prepared to talk seriously for a bit. It is Wednesday, you know, when I try to be wise. Wednesday Wisdom. I am back to the old … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged atheists, Christianity, Hitchens, Jesus, wisdom, wise men
14 Comments
CHECKED MY JURISDICTION
It tires me out some these last few years, but I keep plugging away at keeping an eye out around our jurisdiction. Guess that would be the same as the neighborhood. But you just can’t keep an old soldier down. … Continue reading
DOES MONEY MAKE ONE ELITE?
Celessa heard his clumsy steps. Her husband, Allo, the hero. The party goer, the entertainer, the man of the hour! For three years now this had been the pattern. He would spruce up, call for Charles, his driver. Go to … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Fictioneers
Tagged elite life, Friday Fictioneers, Rochelle's picture prompt
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