“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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  • TV Shows as a Kid

    I had many favorite television shows when I was growing up. I was what I call myself, a TVholic. My main favorites were westerns with my ultimate favorite Bonanza. I also liked Big Valley, High Chaparral, Virginian, and many others.… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 220 – Prayer Psalm 119:17 GIMEL. Deal bountifully with Your servant, that I may live and keep Your word.  18 Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.  19 I am a stranger on the… Continue reading

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  • 25 August – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from sunny, breezy, cool Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s a beautiful 68 F. I’m thankful for today. It’s been difficult, my energy up and left somewhere between 5 AM and 10 AM, but I am still thankful for… Continue reading

    25 August – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • My Favorite Time of Day

    Morning. The best time to be on the trail is early morning. This is sunrise on the trail a couple of years ago. I don’t often get out early, but when I do, it’s worth it. I’m an early riser.… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 219 – Be Clean Psalm 119:9 BETH. How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.  10 I sought You with my whole heart; oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!  11… Continue reading

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  • My Favorite Recipe

    My favorite recipes are those I create, such as the chili casserole I made one day this past year and fell in love with. Not only me, but my good friend down the hall gave it a solid thumb’s up… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 218 – Meditation Psalm 119:1 ALEPH. Blessed is the undefiled in the way, who walks in the law of JEHOVAH! 2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with the whole heart! 3 They also do… Continue reading

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  • 23 August – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good afternoon from breezy Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s been a beautiful day. I opened the patio door and let the fresh breeze come wafting through. Today, I’m thankful for another day of life, a day when I can give… Continue reading

    23 August – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • The Last Thing that Excited Me

    Good afternoon. It’s been a long day with friends, a movie, and football. So, what was the last thing that excited me? This morning I would have told you last night’s friend’s dinner and Scrabble. Right now, I would say… Continue reading

    The Last Thing that Excited Me
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 217 – Confidence Psalm 118:1 Oh, give thanks to JEHOVAH, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 2 Let Israel now say, “His mercy endures forever.” 3 Let the house of Aaron now say, “His mercy endures… Continue reading

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