“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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  • My Favorite Type of Weather

    My favorite weather is snow. I love winter. I have always loved winter from a very young age. You can see me in this image with a huge smile on my face. It almost resembles the snowman’s smile. I take… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 64 – Decision Esther 4:1 When Mordecai learned everything that had happened, he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes and went out into the midst of the city. He cried out with a loud and bitter… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 22 March – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good afternoon on this chilly sunny day in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Currently it’s 33 F and feels like 28 F. It’s been a good day today, for which I’m thankful. Much better than yesterday. I had energy to get… Continue reading

    22 March – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • Most Influential Teachers

    When it comes to education, there were two teachers who were the most influential in my life – Mrs. Reinke, my fourth-grade teacher, and my fifth grade teacher. Mrs. Reinke taught me math so I could understand it and finally… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 63 – Different Esther 3:1 After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him and set his seat above the princes with him. 2 The king’s servants within the king’s gate bowed… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 21 March – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good afternoon from a warm Green Bay, Wisconsin. We are in spring and it shows when I look outside and see the snow almost gone. The current temperature is 46 F. We got to 49. Tomorrow it will be ten… Continue reading

    21 March – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • What I Wish I Could Do More of Every Day

    My children and grandchildren are scattered across the country. I would love to spend time with them. I see my younger son often. However, my daughter lives in Texas, her son, pictured next to her lives in Tennessee, another grandson… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 62 – Crown Esther 2:1 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her.  2 Then the king’s servants who attended him said, “Let… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 20 March – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from cold Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s currently 27 F and feels like 17 F. It’s a great way to start Spring. 🤣 Today was a good day. This morning went well. I saw my doctor for my… Continue reading

    20 March – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • My Day

    It snowed yesterday and I woke up to a beautiful white vista this morning. Or well, it will look beautiful when the sun arrives in my corner of the world. It’s still dark, predawn at 5:37 AM. I’ve been awake… Continue reading