“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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  • 18 December – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening. We still have snow. I don’t know if it rained. Not while I was out. It’s 39 F right now. I know temps will drop and we’re supposed to get snow tonight. So right now, I’m a happy… Continue reading

    18 December – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • The Man Who Positively Impacted My Life

    This is my grandfather. Throughout my life he was there. He argued with my father about sports and politics. Grandma often needed to separate them to bring peace back into the house. Yet, he was a quiet man. His words… Continue reading

    The Man Who Positively Impacted My Life
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 333 – Thoughts Proverbs 12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are right, but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. 6 The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” but the mouth of the upright will… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 17 December – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s warm enough to melt the snow. Today we lost half what we had. Tomorrow temps will be in the 40s and likely melt the rest. However, there’s snow in the forecast for… Continue reading

    17 December – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • My Life – Today versus Yesterday

    My life is the same. I live in the same apartment I’ve lived in for four years. My habits are the same. I cook the same meals. Nothing seems like it changed. And yet … I have changed. I’m a… Continue reading

    My Life – Today versus Yesterday
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 332 – Marriage Proverbs 12:4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. Everyone has expectations when it comes to marriage. They want to live happily ever… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 16 December – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from a mild Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. The current temperature is 34 F. I’m happy it isn’t too warm to melt the snow. Though we’ll be in the 40s on Thursday. I hope I have nothing to be… Continue reading

    16 December – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 331 – Favor Proverbs 12:2 A good man obtains favor from JEHOVAH, but a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. 3 A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous cannot be moved. God’s… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 15 December – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s 15 F and feels like it too. No severe wind chills. The extreme weather is done for now. It’s been a good day. I’m thankful for a full night’s sleep. Even my… Continue reading

    15 December – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • Cities I Want to Visit

    I have many cities I would love to visit. First, Anchorage, Alaska. It has been the number one item on my bucket list for many years. I hope to visit Alaska and many cities and places in Alaska before I… Continue reading

    Cities I Want to Visit