Some small towns exhibit the traits of a bounded set. If you are from here you understand the boundaries, you know the familial connections, and you are aware of the “traditions” that should not be ignored. Moving into such an area can be tricky. A person needs a good … Continue reading
Five years ago I made copies of Lyle’s blog posts after he suffered a fatal heart attack. I delivered one copy to CB and Janet, his parents. Recently I moved offices and saw my copy in my bookcase. In recognition of his friendship I will begin at least a … Continue reading
Read MoreSometimes we make decisions in anticipation of what will be. When the “news alert” came by email to my phone I wondered just what it would be like were the threatening “Snow-mageddon” approaching my friend Jordon in Saskatoon. Yesterday I read,
… Continue reading Read MoreWith the wind it was –35 degrees
It actually started yesterday. Tony asked if I had heard about a fatality accident that happened early Sunday morning. I had not. Evidently it was not far from our house. After our morning gathering at Snow Hill I received a text from a friend. One of our mutual friends’ … Continue reading
Ernest remarks, “I’m not familiar with any passage that reads, “Take offense at those who insult your sense of entitlement.” Ouch!
A couple of years ago we moved our Thanksgiving Dinner to a Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Rather than burden those who would volunteer to bake a … Continue reading
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