Category Archives: memory

Stubby

Posted on September 21, 2018 by glenn

It wasn’t really his name but everyone called him Stubby. He was a fun-loving character. He loved life. He always had a smile. He made me feel important. He conveyed a genuine concern for me as a young man. He … Continue reading →

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I’m in the Short Rows Now

Posted on July 6, 2018 by glenn

I’m in the short rows now. This will have meaning only to those who have grown up on a farm. As a young man my family had a small farm that produced much of the food we consumed year round. … Continue reading →

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10 Directives to Dads

Posted on June 14, 2018 by glenn

A study of the 6th chapter of Deuteronomy is a wonderful text for fathers.  The statements of “You shall” or “You shall not” comprise a list of 10 directives to Dads.  I have them marked in my Bible. You shall … Continue reading →

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The Glass Half Full

Posted on May 29, 2018 by glenn

Are you a pessimist or an optimist? How do you normally look at things? Do you tend to look at life with a positive outlook or do you lean toward the negative? When looking at the proverbial glass, do you … Continue reading →

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Mothers Serve

Posted on May 11, 2018 by glenn

Mothers are often in the background.  They rarely find their name in lights.  Yet their influence spans across generations.  The old adage “the hands that rock the cradle rule the world” is true. There are many mothers named in the … Continue reading →

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And then some

Posted on March 19, 2018 by glenn

I remember a lesson my father taught me growing up.  Growing up on the farm, it was not unusual to borrow various tools from neighbors.  The lesson I learned was simply this.  When you borrow something, always return it in … Continue reading →

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You must be this tall

Posted on February 24, 2018 by glenn

I remember carrying my boys to amusement parks when they were growing up. Those are wonderful memories I have.  Those young boys could certainly wear me out but we always had fun. I recall visiting a park when my older … Continue reading →

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G

Posted on June 3, 2017 by glenn

Today my Teresa and I celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary.  What has happened in 40 years?  We’ve lived in 7 different homes, in 3 cities, received a total of 4 degrees from 3 institutions, been blessed with 2 sons, later … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 5, 2017 by glenn

A number of years ago before our younger son graduated from the local university, his mother and I had an evening out that we laugh about to this day.  It was not unusual for us to go to the college … Continue reading →

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Donuts

Posted on February 10, 2017 by glenn

Ok I confess I love a “Hot-Now” Krispy Kreme donut.  I realize they are not a daily part of a healthy diet but when you want to splurge, it is hard to beat a couple of hot donuts and a … Continue reading →

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