Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Some Traditions....
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Winter Extremes
Hawaii is beautiful, but we wondered when winter would really get here. And in Alaska, we wondered when winter would go away. The fluffy white snow of Alaska arrived in October and stayed until well into April (of course that changes from year to year). And in Hawaii we had to go to the top of Haleakala on Maui to find cold weather.
Today we live in San Diego ... the great in-between. Snow in the mountains and warmth, a few miles south. Storm damage in our neighborhood meant there were too many leave fallen on the lawn in one day.
Either way, winter is here. To me that means that the days are starting to get longer again and Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas to me is the remembrance of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and a family coming together to celebrate that.
Have a great winter. Celebrate the birth of Jesus!
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Interests in Marriage
To quote Bob Wiley (WHAT ABOUT BOB), "Ahoy! I'm sailing."
After 28 years of marriage, you become aware of your spouse's interests and she becomes aware of yours. Some things that interest her do not interest you. And some things that interest you are of no interest to her.
My wife and I have several of those types of interests, but there are many things we enjoy together. One of the many things we share a common interest in is being on the water - sailing. When we were younger it was a ski boat, or a kayak. In the future there may be a cruise ship or two ... (no ownership in our future there, though).
I am quite surprised when I hear about couples that don't spend a significant amount of time with their spouse. It is in those times that you learn how to grow closer together. Perhaps that is why a lot of couples grow further and further apart - until there is nothing holding them together. According to the Bible, it's all about love and respect.
"Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband." (Ephesians 5:33)
Friday, December 7, 2007
"A day that shall live in Infamy!"
Times have changed and Japan is now our friend. They are our business partner. And many new Americans are of Japanese decent. I wonder if the same will be said about the Iranians and Iraqis in 50 years?
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Kids
- I'm a teacher
But I have a lot to learn.
- I'm a learner
But I love to teach.
- I teach kids.
But kids teach me.
- Kids are funny.
I need to laugh more.
- The youth are our future.
But the youth are influential now.
That's it for now.