Many, many moons ago, my brother did a deed that not many sensible humans would attempt. He tried to break a mule. I don’t need to tell any more of this story because you know where this is going, but I really should finish it, so please bear with me. I was sitting outside onContinue reading “The Breaking”
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The Little Drummers
Charity and I are not complex individuals. We don’t require much to keep us happy. I would dare say that Contentment is one of our strongest characteristics. That said, there is one thing we’d like to receive as a gift from our children. All we ask for is ten minutes. There hasn’t been a timeContinue reading “The Little Drummers”
The Bananas
We’re not what you might call a banana-loving family. We don’t hate bananas, but we’re not in love with them, either. We’ll eat them, especially if they’re the last thing in the cupboard. We’ll take them, but we’ll leave them, too. Have I made myself clear? I have more explanations if you want them, butContinue reading “The Bananas”
The Necessary Details
Son #1 knows the Bible pretty well. And, as parents, we’re a little discombobulated with the writers of the Old and New Testaments. The other day, Son #1 wanted to reenact the story of Samuel and Eli. Charity, of course, was playing the part of Eli. They reached the part where little Samuel came toContinue reading “The Necessary Details”
The Noticer
This past Sunday, we had a special speaker at church. Also, Son numbers 1 and 2 woke up early that morning. Midway through the service, Son #2 was trying to stay awake. Son #1 was in the Children’s Church, and we didn’t have to meet with the teachers after church, so I think he behavedContinue reading “The Noticer”
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