One of the outcomes of the Covid pandemic has been the explosion of “binge watching” streaming television series. The format of most of these shows evolved from day time “soap operas” combined with the structure of more recently conceived “reality shows” all rolled into themes running from the drug peddling sub-culture of “Breaking Bad” andContinue reading “Lessons from the Stock Show”
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The Emptiness of “None”
Most of you who know me and read this blog know that I am not a preachy kind of guy. I started this blog to share life experiences, not to impose my expectations on anyone, not to judge anyone and certainly not to imply that I know more than you do. No – it isContinue reading “The Emptiness of “None””
Days of Thanksgiving
1 Timothy 4:4 – For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving. Growing up, Thanksgiving was a trifecta holiday. First, I loved all the food that was traditional to the day. My maternal Grandmother would usually cook a goose – not my favorite. MyContinue reading “Days of Thanksgiving”
“Children are a heritage from the Lord” Psalm 127:3
Not all of us are privileged to have children. We don’t know why God choses some of us and leaves others wanting the experience. When I was coming up there was an accepted order of growing up. You graduated high school then either went on to college, you joined the military or you went intoContinue reading ““Children are a heritage from the Lord” Psalm 127:3″
It’s Father’s Day!
There are not enough words, paper or time to describe what a great father my Dad was to me and my sister. I am quite sure he never read a book about being a father. He certainly didn’t take any classes to learn how to be a father. When he became a father there weren’tContinue reading “It’s Father’s Day!”
Does Her Voice Smile?
It has been a while since my last post. I told you when I started this blog that I was going to write when God prompted me to write and yesterday He did that very thing. Some of my friends tell me they hear from God daily, sometimes several times a day. Some of themContinue reading “Does Her Voice Smile?”
Boys Just Want to Have Fun
I don’t know about you but I am so tired of hearing phrases like, “in these extraordinary times” or “given current circumstances” or “when we get back to normal.” Man, talking about throwing you on a drag. We need to have some FUN! I try to take long walks every couple of days and IContinue reading “Boys Just Want to Have Fun”
Christmas Memories and Traditions
Beatle John Lennon sang, “And so this is Christmas and what have we done? Another year over and a new one just begun.” I have been searching my photo files for a good Christmas photo to use for this installment of defreshtalk but I have so many I finally gave up and decided to continueContinue reading “Christmas Memories and Traditions”
Right or Responsibility?
Thinking back to my first real recollections of anything political causes me to remember my dad’s love for the 34th President of The United States, General Dwight D. Eisenhower. He served in the White House from 1953 to 1961. The national election was something to be excited about and dad and mom could not waitContinue reading “Right or Responsibility?”
“Young Man, Watch Your Mouth!”
At some point in our youth we have all heard that command. We might have got a tongue lashing with it because we had disrespected an elder through “back talk” but most likely because we had the nerve or at the time, what we believed was the moxie, to utter some profanity or to swear.Continue reading ““Young Man, Watch Your Mouth!””
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