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A Letter to My Neighbor
I feel it important, when communicating to people with whom I have issues, that others with direct, peripheral or mere positional involvement consider it obvious that I am the better person merely by how I conduct myself. Whether defending a … Continue reading
Blue Moon
I was outside last Friday evening, conducting my nightly search for monsoon chances (yes, I am a partying fool), when I saw this freakishly bright moon. I ran, or more accurately waddled, back inside for my camera, pausing to audibly exclaim … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Christianity, Humor, Life, Living, Photography, Tucson
Tagged Arizona, Christianity, humor, Life, Living, Photography, Tucson
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The Other Woman
I met her in April of 2001. Like most men, I am shallow and superficial, in that outward appearance grabs me first; it was a prerequisite to finding out more about a girl back in my dating days. Well, she … Continue reading
The Struggler’s Guide to Healthy Living
Healthy living, as seemingly defined by societal norms, is best achieved through a combination of diet and regular exercise and is manifested in a fit and toned body. I would submit to you that a truly healthy body is best … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Health, Humor, Life, Living, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Christianity, Food, Health, humor, Life, Living, Writing
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A Fine Bonny Lad
Some people have asked me to show a picture of my dog, Angus, who died a few days ago. (See Angus Post). My wife found an old photo, which she had put on a disc for me. He was the finest dog … Continue reading
Angus
The first time I met Angus I liked him instantly. We quickly became fast friends; he was a good time guy, funny, always entertaining, affable and up for anything. I had, to this point in my life, never met anyone … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Christianity, Dogs, Family, Friends, Living, Pets, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Animals, Christianity, Dogs, family, Friends, Life, Living, Pets, Writing
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How I Became #15 on the “Save in Case of Fire” List – Part I
Let me first say that while she is the primary source of my anguish, I do not think of her as such; my wife is the most kind-hearted person I know. She has always had a weakness for those less … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Family, Humor, Living, Marriage, Pets, Uncategorized
Tagged Animals, Christianity, family, humor, Life, Living, Marriage, Pets
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America at Lunch
I’d like to think that when strangers see me approaching, the first thing that pops into their heads isn’t “Holy cow, that guy is fat…Anyone count his children lately?…Keep your hands and feet away from his mouth.” (I already know … Continue reading
Posted in Dining Out, Family, Food, Humor, Living, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, family, Food, humor, Life, Living, Tucson
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I Loathe to Go A-Wandering
My family has always enjoyed hiking. We began when our children were very small, taking them on various trails in the deserts and mountains around our hometown of Tucson, Arizona. If you love the outdoors, it’s hard to beat this … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Family, Hiking, Humor, Living, Photography, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Arizona, Children, family, Hiking, humor, Life, Photography, Travel, Tucson
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