As a child I enjoyed reading and rereading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, in which the eccentric factory owner, Willy Wonka, must manage five children visiting his chocolate factory. This first occurs when they see the river of chocolate for the first time. The gluttonous and obese Augustus Gloop is mesmerized by the gallons of sweetness …
I appreciate some parts of my body more than others. When I’m hungry and it’s time to eat I appreciate my teeth and tongue. When I want to research and read I appreciate my eyes. When it’s time to listen to Mozart I appreciate my ears. But what would life be like without elbows? No …
When we lived in South Florida, fall sometimes brought rainstorms so strong that driving became impossible. The cascading downpour prevented drivers from being able to see through their windshields. They pulled their cars to the side of the road, waiting for the sheets of rain to subside. Those torrential storms remind me of legalism. Some believers are not …
If you think the Old Testament is boring or irrelevant, consider Solomon’s son, Rehoboam. In 1 Kings 12 we read about his first (and worst) decision as the newly crowned fourth king of Israel. He started off well, just as his once-wise father Solomon had, by recognizing his need for advice in how to rule the …
Years ago we attended a fun outdoor family event with some church friends and their children. We rode a little train, admired the petting zoo, and enjoyed the morning. Later, light rain began just as we settled in a field to watch the Ronald McDonald show. We quickly ducked under our blankets to stay dry. …
I have been learning about WordPress widgets. That term may sound impressive if you don’t speak the lingo, but it’s not that technical. In this case, a widget is an application that allows the user to perform a particular function. And depending on the chosen WordPress theme, a variety of widgets are available. All I …
Unlike my methodical husband, I enjoy exploring unknown roads. Some streets simply look inviting, and my curiosity gets the best of me. I follow a “hunch” rather than a map. Sometimes I arrive at my desired destination, and other times I must backtrack and end up following the traditional route. Although it may look as …
We have many servants at our house. . . as do most westerners. Formally I call some of them Kenmore, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, Apple, and Sony. Grateful for the time they save me, I take care of them and try to treat them well. It’s amazing what they enable me to accomplish in a day, thanklessly offering …
