I was born in a small town …

I’m working on something for the DH that involves looking at websites for Ohio’s county seats.  A lot (most, in fact) are small towns or cities and some are villages and possibly even townships. Brimfield, where I grew up, has changed some, but not enough to have grown past township status itself. So I’m most … Continue reading »

Daybook, 1/22/13

Daybook, 1/22/13

For today… Outside my window… the remnants of lake effect snow. I am thinking… about the mistakes I’ve made that I can’t fix. I am thankful for… the ability to write. From the kitchen… nothing special. I am wearing… the green sweatshirt with fake green plaid “shirt” under it and my “best jeans, denim blue, faded up to the sky” … Continue reading »

Daybook, 10/23/2012

Daybook, 10/23/2012

For today… Outside my window… Thunderstorms. And when I was in the car it said the rain would clear until 3 PM.  Yep, meteorology is an exact science. I am thinking… about organizing my work for today. I am thankful for… breathing. From the kitchen…bought a croissant from GetGo. Not feeling the cooking thing. I … Continue reading »

Finish

Reblogged from For His Glory: By John Ed Mathison Director of John Ed Mathison Leadership Ministries¹ Riccardo Russo is a motorcycle racer in Europe. He recently was competing in the Italian championship race. Coming to the end of the race, he was the leader. He was ready to win. The problem was that he started … Continue reading »

Remember, thou art mortal

In the heydey of the Roman Empire, a conquering hero who returned to Rome was often (depending on the temper of the Senate or Caesar) given a parade through the city called a “triumph”.  As parf of this, a slave followed the hero’s chariot throughout the procession — the slave’s only function was to murmur … Continue reading »

Personal Daybook, August 30, 2012

Personal Daybook, August 30, 2012

For today… Outside my window… a glorious late Summer, early Autumn day — and the trails from the aircraft practicing for the Air Show this weekend. I am thinking… about the effects of Hurricane Isaac on people who have mostly been through the mill the last few years, between Katrina and BP’s oil spill… I am thankful … Continue reading »