“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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  • 15 August – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s been a pleasant day today. I’m thankful for getting out on the trail early this morning. There was a nice breeze to make the walk nice. I’m thankful for the work I… Continue reading

    15 August – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • Goal Planning

    I have many goals in my life. Each one takes planning and discipline. My first goal is my life as a Christian. I set my goal to start each day in Bible study and prayer. I start each week by… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 209 – KING OF KINGS Psalm 110:1 (A Psalm of David.) JEHOVAH said to my Adown, “Sit at My right hand, till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” 2 JEHOVAH will send the rod of Your strength out of… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 14 August – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from sunny Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s 77 F with a nice breeze. Today has been a long day. So, I’m thankful it’s over. This morning started out with a doctor’s appointment for my neighbor. I went with… Continue reading

    14 August – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • My Preparedness Plan

    Okay, I’ll be honest. I don’t have a preparedness plan. Why? I don’t live in a place noted for severe weather, except for blizzards, but even they happen too infrequently for my taste. I told my son yesterday we need… Continue reading

    My Preparedness Plan
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 208 – Justice Psalm 109:1 (To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.) Do not keep silent, O Elohiym of my praise! 2 For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful opened against me; they… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 13 August – What I Was Thankful for Yesterday

    Good morning from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s looking like a nice day today. Anyway … Yesterday was a fantastic day. I’m thankful for the beautiful day it was yesterday. I got out early on the trail and walked two… Continue reading

    13 August – What I Was Thankful for Yesterday
  • The Most Used Word

    Love. Is it used too often. I think so. We say we love this that and everything else. We sign our notes, cards, and letters with Love. However, do we really mean it? When you tell someone you barely know… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 207 – Steadfast Psalm 108:1 (A Song. A Psalm of David.) O Elohiym, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. 2 Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn. 3 I… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 12 August – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from a wildly crazy Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. I say wildly crazy because it just stopped raining. It was coming down hard for about an hour. The sun is out now and the temperature dropped from 83 F… Continue reading

    12 August – What I’m Thankful for Today