Several years ago I went to the funeral of one of the matriarchs of Fancy Farm. Someone made this comment about her speaking to us with her life and I thought that was one of the best compliments anyone could be given. I went to the funeral of another matriarch in our community today. She … [Read more…]
If Fr. Darrell was here right now he would say “How’s Your Lent Going?” And I would tell him today that my Lent is going great! Okay, I haven’t been great at reducing carbs but I have quit playing computer games and other than today I have eliminated sweets from my diet. But one of … [Read more…]
Have you ever wondered why in the world you are the way you are. Are there some underlying reasons why you are the way you are. Are you like your parents? Of course you are. Aside from the obvious of genetics, your parents are your first teachers. You watch every move they make. You mimic … [Read more…]
I can remember when I was young I was described as being carefree. I would love to get back to that lifestyle. Nothing bothered me then. I think things didn’t bother me because I didn’t know they were going on. I was oblivious to things going on around me. Sometimes that was and is good. … [Read more…]
I recently read an article with this title and as I was reading I thought, well some of these have merit. But others don’t. So, I decided to compare my ways to theirs. 1. Have an Organized Workplace I agree. You have to be organized. But I have found throughout the years that everything doesn’t … [Read more…]