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Learning a New Language
Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. Revelation 14:16 Since I write and speak for a living, I thought my abilities in that area were fine...
Fourteen Years Ago Today
Fourteen years ago today, my father drew his last breath and embarked upon a great adventure. After thirty-eight years trapped in a body weakened by multiple sclerosis, he found release. After fourteen years as an invalid who required total nursing home care, he was...
Which One of Us Has Alzheimer’s?
Since Mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis two-and-a-half years ago, the runnyness of her nose has increased in direct proportion to her declining memory. So her announcement yesterday, “There’s only one tissue left in this pack,” shortly after we embarked on a long list of...
Snicker Apple Salad Controversy
Between a speaking engagement and the April first deadline for the Different Dream Parenting manuscript, time is short. So I’m pulling another recipe from the Shadow Valley Camp Cookbook. Snicker Apple Salad is easy to make, but the dish is mired in controversy. It...
Mindful – Recycled
This morning I’m speaking to a MOPS group in River Falls, Wisconsin. It’s a “far piece” from Central Iowa, even a crazy investment of time and gas for a 45 minute talk. But, it’s not crazy to me, since my son and daughter-in-law live only an hour from River Falls, so...
2011 Readers’ Choice Awards Finalist
This weekend was a quiet one. No snowstorms. No wild animals foraging in the flowerbeds. No win at the Academy Awards for me again this year. Since I wasn’t nominated, the loss wasn’t a terrible blow. Not nearly as tough as losing the race against Chuck Cram for class...