Ever since I was a child, the annual “Boxing Day” lunch has been hands down my favorite feast of the year. That’s right, it even (although only just) beats out Thanksgiving. Of course a lot of this has to do with tradition. Boxing Day has been a family favorite my whole life. I didn’t observed…
I think it’s fair to say most pet owners ask themselves the following important question: “Is my dog a Christian?” So Saturday afternoon, walking around to grab a few photos of decorations, you can imagine how happy I was to see Max’s reaction to the Nativity. Sheep? “Vaguely interesting.” Shepherds? “Enticing smell, but not so…
Read more Christmas Decorations… and why I’m fairly sure that my dog is a Christian
it's about putting some live ammunition to go with our quiet faith...
Read more Let’s Make Christmas 2020 a Show of Festive Defiance!
This image was supposed to be the post beauty-parlor “Doesn’t he look good” shot of Max after his visit to the groomer. But it turned into a serendipitous “Don’t they look wonderful” portrait instead. One of the great blessings of this pandemic is Rebekah doing much of her work from home. Of course it means…
Read more working from home, and grandparenting via Facetime #PandemicLife
You can't make this stuff up...
Read more the best stories simply tell the truth: that’s Christmas, that’s the Jesus story
Wednesday afternoon, walking next door to help my parents with something, I noticed how beautiful their Japanese Maple looked, with its delicate branches just about ready to begin shedding their feathery leaves. Most of Wake Forest’s trees are about done, but some are surprisingly brilliant in their last gasp. So I grabbed my good Nikon…
"God has made everything beautiful in its time."
Read more Some much needed color and sunshine (you’re welcome)
I am literally "arrested" by the beauty of autumn...
a few mouth-watering secrets
Read more Foodie Thursday – photos, recipes, and a secret ingredient
After posting several fairly serious articles this week, now it’s Friday and the emphasis is back on the photos. School in session: First these two wonderful images of the grandchildren engaged in virtual learning at home. They are so patient, waiting for district-wide technical difficulties to be resolved so they can meet with their teachers.…
