One of my favorite Christmas traditions at Christmas is a symphony or concert. When we lived in Xalapa, Mexico, we made the University of Veracruz Symphony Orchestra an annual team tradition. This past year, my wife and I enjoyed Keith and Kristyn Getty's, Joy: An Irish Christmas at the Bob Carr Theater in downtown Orlando.... Continue Reading →
A Christmas Prayer
This is a prayer written by Max Lucado. It is a Christmas prayer, likely written in response to the recent Connecticut school shootings. The picture of children praying is from a Norman Rockwell plate. Dear Jesus, It's a good thing you were born at night. This world sure seems dark. I have a good eye... Continue Reading →
Falling Plates
Living well has many elements: physical, emotional well-being, psychosocial development as well as spiritual. Here is a powerful new video from Cru...on life, death and love. If you like it, share it. What do you think of the video? Who can you share it with? a short film about life, death & love. If... Continue Reading →
Who You Gonna Call?
On our recent move to Florida, we noticed a system of call boxes. Apparently there are over 2,750 push-button type motorist call boxes along Florida's Interstate Highways and Turnpikes, with assistance available for medical, service, or police. Almost every mile we found call boxes. Most of us drive problem-free to our destinations, but who would you call... Continue Reading →
5 Great Gifts
Do you know what the average person spent on Black Friday weekend? The National Retail Federation estimates 247 million shoppers visited online and bricks-and-mortar stores during the long weekend, spending an average of $423 each for a total of $59.1 billion! How long do you think those purchases will last? Toys--last maybe 30 days; clothes--one season; electronic... Continue Reading →
