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The Essence of Creativity and Imagination
I am currently reading a book entitled “Hard Boiled Wonderland & The End Of The World” by Haruki Murakami. It is a novel that was recommended to me by a co-worker who is younger than I am by 25 years … Continue reading
Getting Out Of Dodge For A Food Tour
Several weeks ago my wife suggested that we go on a little adventure and asked me to check out a food tour taking place in Black Mountain, NC, a little over and hour and a half’s drive from our home … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, food tour, food tours, North Carolina, small mountain towns
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Alternative To What?
It seems like just about anything can stimulate me to begin thinking about my life and the lives we collectively lead. Just the other day I was given a mix CD entitled “Songs you should know, If you don’t already” … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative music, crushes, jumping to conclusions
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Back In The Day
According to the urban dictionary, “back in the day” is a reference to a time period previous to the present, usually recalled with a somewhat blissful vision. And if our own history is taken into consideration, I would have to say … Continue reading
The Fine Art Of Getting Older
George Bernard Shaw is quoted as saying that…“youth is wasted on the young”, which seems to mean that the young waste their youth doing things of little value and those who are mature enough to do meaningful things have little … Continue reading
What Is Sound Doctrine?
One of the most amazing events in my life was that moment in time when I “became” a born-again believer. I was in a friends living room and had just asked for prayer in order to help me keep my … Continue reading
Posted in Describe Your Ride, On The Spiritual Side
Tagged Rob Bell, same sex marrige, sound doctrine
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The Journey To Freedom Continues
My wife and I have not been associated with a denominational Christian gathering for most of the past seven or eight years. During this time we have continued to fellowship with friends and others, mostly in a small group/home group … Continue reading
Posted in Describe Your Ride, On The Spiritual Side
Tagged Church, Freddom, Religious Spirit
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It Can’t Be That Complex
I will have to admit that I am one of those people who enjoy having Facebook friends that post viewpoints that are contrary to what I currently believe. There are many “friends” who are Democrat, Republican, pro-gun, gun control, same … Continue reading
The Hardest Project
Last spring, after several years of thinking about it, Sandi and I purchased an unheated hoop house kit from a company in Virginia. Since they wanted almost $1,800 to assemble aforementioned green house, I choose to have it delivered after … Continue reading
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Tagged backyard gardening, gothic style coldframes, hoop houses
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Our Future Is Now
I remember working for the Jefferson Times in the early eighties as if it were yesterday. Well I don’t remember everyday as if it were yesterday, just a few highlights of my 3 1/2 years there as a reporter, photographer … Continue reading
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Tagged family farms, growing your own food, mountain living, Roundup
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Looking For The Long Ride 