I ran across this New Years post I wrote several years ago and thought it appropriate for 2020. So I changed some dates and names to protect the innocent. It still applies for today. If you find it hard to believe that 2020 has any chance of holding happiness or hope for you, this post is for you.
Learning a Lesson the Hard Way
Can it possibly be Lighten Up Monday again? Today’s clip is about the day I crashed a perfectly good airplane on a perfectly calm day. The story will remind you of two truths which could be good life lessons OR you might just enjoy a good laugh. Either way have a nice week! 1. A perfectly good flight can be ruined by …
Mooooove Out of the Way
It’s Lighten Up Monday! Time for a smile or two to start the week. Question: What happens when you mix grandchildren, a 2000 lb. cow, and a drive across Kansas in the middle of the night? Answer: A miracle! [youtube id=”08W34CQxY9g”] Today’s Lighten Up Monday clip comes from Ken’s DVD, Under the Influence!
Pace Yourself
In a long-distance race, it is important to pace yourself. I joined the track team in high school and trained to run 800 meters—about half a mile. On the day of an important track meet, I was ready to go. This was a special day because my girlfriend was in the stands. I confess, I had never spoken to her, …
The “Naked” Truth About Social Media
This post is evidence that I enjoy and take advantage of the positive benefits of social media, HOWEVER, a few weeks ago I posted this picture on my Facebook page along with the following text: “Every soul at the gate isolated & absorbed in a device. I could’ve been naked and no one would have noticed.” The picture and text must …