GUEST POST from Don – Out Of Touch+

OUT OF TOUCH + It is absolutely OK to be out of touch with everything but people. You don’t need to know anything about “GEN Who?”You don’t need to know the latest slang.You don’t need to know who won some game, or what TV show is “hot.”You don’t even need to know technology, how to …
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GUEST POST from Don – Taking The Keys?

TAKING THE CAR KEYS? As parents of teens we have ADULT decisions to make about when to gift them with a key (or fob) to the car.  Believe me, this should be done with great deliberation.  “Is my son/daughter mature enough?  Is he/she thoughtful and careful?  Does he/she KNOW how to handle speed, steering, and following distances when its …
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Monday Memories – Dec 8, 2025 Edition

(IDK about you, but I really miss those big shredded wheat biscuits! My mom used to pour boiling water on them, let the soak for a couple of minutes, pour the water off and mix butter and sugar in the hot cereal, then add milk…AMAZING childhood breakfast memories!)

GUEST POST from Don – “The Best Is Yet” (part 5)

“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 One of the widows at church was making a pest of herself.  Richard wasn’t interested.  She was VERY interested and said so in every way she could.  Richard had volunteered to lead a Sunday morning  Bible study on the Epistles.  Of course, the widow showed up … as did several others who …
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GUEST POST from Don – “The Best Is Yet” (part 3)

“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 Time is all about choices.  It takes an average of less than 180 days (6 months) to decide whether the person you are dating is the person you want to marry.  (If it is taking more than 2 years, you may be wasting valuable time.  Less, and you’re probably moving …
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GUEST POST from Don – “The Best Is Yet” (part 2)

“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 Walking the dog park trail Richard passed several “owners” walking their people.  The people were all into their phones and expected their dogs to lead them safely down the paved path.  He chuckled at that.  You only get one life … and you allow your dog to choose how to …
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GUEST POST from Don – “The Best Is Yet” (part 1)

“THE BEST IS YET” by Donald Whelpley, ©️2025 Richard had lived a full life, or others would have thought so.  He grew up in a humble home at the edge of town.  Met his bride, Helen, at college.  Started a life-long career in his chosen field.  Raised a family.  Enjoyed luxurious vacations.  Traveled to Europe, Africa, and Asia.  Lived in a marvelous …
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