Our storage room is packed to the gills. There is space to walk the perimeter of our stack of stuff. But, getting anything from the middle of the…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on December 4, 2009 at 6:09am —
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In our recent move and dramatic downsizing I made one of many mental notes. We had to sort out what to move from our wonderful house to a cozy apartment. Storage at our new home is very limited.
A generous friend made an extra room available for our storage. That was a gift from…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on December 3, 2009 at 6:42am —
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Once I planned to add a garden shed in my back yard. I did some shopping but the wooden sheds that I was interested in buying were very expensive. It was time to put this plan on the back burner.
That’s when the church classified ads grabbed my attention. One of the women in our church was a singl…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on December 2, 2009 at 6:29am —
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Shopping centers don't have a lot for a man who is interested in outdoor sports. Most of what I do in such places is to let the comical antics of people entertain me. There's no shortage of humorous observations in the cosmetic departments.
I sat in one of those tall make-over chairs…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on December 1, 2009 at 6:00am —
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Michael Oher was an undereducated underprivileged youngster with very few advantages to make something of his life. But, he was blessed with a family who "adopted" him out of the goodness of their heart and Christian faith. The wonder of the privileged meeting the underprivil
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 30, 2009 at 6:55am —
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Thanksgiving was almost going to be lonely. Four of our children have moved to the Left Coast. Job transfers took them away from the Midwest and relocated them on the Left Coast.
Back here in Michigan, we still have our youngest son with us. It is a lot of fun hanging out with him, bu…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 27, 2009 at 6:47am —
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During this Thanksgiving season I am counting my blessings. I am thankful for my beautiful bride of 32 years. We share all of life and faith adventures together.
I am thankful for great friends. One of our friends made it possible for us to have a new home that has a beautiful view of each day's ne…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 26, 2009 at 8:30am —
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We gathered a group of friends and headed to the Pacific Coast for a camping trip. All of us were novices. Our camping gear was new. It was all just recently purchased.
As a bunch of guys we were eager to do the man-thing and attack the fish-rich Pacific Ocean. Each one secretly wanted to land the most fish of our entire…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 25, 2009 at 7:13am —
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Fog is always creepy. It is no wonder that science fiction writers and horror movie producers input this meteorological phenomenon as a backdrop for screams and terror. But take away the boogeyman element and fog is still weird.
I live on the fourth floor with a balcony overlooking our little downtown skyline. The…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 24, 2009 at 6:33am —
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Football “spectating” is an interest. Here in Michigan I watch three teams and cheer them on in turn. Two college teams and one professional team makes it fun.
When both college teams win and our professional team adds a “W” it is a great weekend. But, lately, that kind of…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 23, 2009 at 5:44am —
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Football “spectating” is an interest. Here in Michigan I watch three teams and cheer them on in turn. Two college teams and one professional team makes it fun.
When both college teams win and our professional team adds a “W” it is a great weekend. But, lately, that kind of…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 23, 2009 at 5:44am —
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The woods that were the arena for long walks were disappearing in my rearview mirror. With a cabin full of good friends we had deepened our friendships and forged…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 20, 2009 at 6:13am —
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The woods that were the arena for long walks were disappearing in my rearview mirror. With a cabin full of good friends we had deepened our friendships and forged…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 20, 2009 at 6:13am —
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This is the time of year when I make my annual trek into the woods. It's rendezvous time with good friends who all share a love for the out-of-doors. Long hikes, quiet solitude and deep meditation all make for hungry appetites in the evening.
We feasted on oysters, salmon, chicken breasts, pineapple casserole…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 19, 2009 at 6:32am —
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This is the time of year when I make my annual trek into the woods. It's rendezvous time with good friends who all share a love for the out-of-doors. Long hikes, quiet solitude and deep meditation all make for hungry appetites in the evening.
We feasted on oysters, salmon, chicken breasts, pineapple casserole…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 19, 2009 at 6:32am —
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On my one trip to Greece we were overwhelmed with the sights, sounds, and smells of this amazing country. After all, not only is the natural history of this pleasant country very scintillating, also the Biblical history is captivating as well. The people and their friendly cheer add to the unforgettable experience.
Whi…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 18, 2009 at 1:46pm —
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On my one trip to Greece we were overwhelmed with the sights, sounds, and smells of this amazing country. After all, not only is the natural history of this pleasant country very scintillating, also the Biblical history is captivating as well. The people and their friendly cheer add to the unforgettable experience.
Whi…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 18, 2009 at 1:46pm —
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This drive is an annual event. Good friends own a beautiful ranch that is a short hour and a half away. It is a gathering that many of look forward to every year.
Each year the scenery is breath-taking. Autumn is just about done. A few lingering trees hold on to their last color foliage.
Overhead ge…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 17, 2009 at 12:03pm —
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This drive is an annual event. Good friends own a beautiful ranch that is a short hour and a half away. It is a gathering that many of look forward to every year.
Each year the scenery is breath-taking. Autumn is just about done. A few lingering trees hold on to their last color foliage.
Overhead ge…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 17, 2009 at 12:03pm —
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The smile on my face was spontaneous. I stepped out of the small jet plane and took in the fresh air of a land where I spent decades of my life. It was exhilarating and sweet.
The weather was a welcome surprise. The sun was shining in the distance. But, right then and there it was snowing.
Snowflakes were blowing around. I caught one on my wrist. It sat there melting quickly with my body heat.
This miniscule crystal floated down from the clouds. It made its appearance with its unique hexagon…
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Added by Bruce W Fong on November 16, 2009 at 6:59am —
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