Monthly Archives: July 2023

Just a quick view from my seat yesterday morning. Those with sharp eyes will notice a new sticker on this year’s travel water bottle. LCMS Lutherans may recognize the character depicted and understand the irony. There are no prizes for … Continue reading →

The convention begins in earnest this morning. Just a few pictures from yesterday around the convention area and in the exhibit hall. It was fun to speak with so many friends in the booths, during the delegate dinner, and around … Continue reading →

Dropped off my rental car yesterday afternoon and hopped an Uber from the airport to the hotel and I’m at the LCMS Convention in Milwaukee this morning. Not much going on besides some open committee meetings this morning and afternoon, … Continue reading →

I had a great visit with my longtime next-door neighbor (18 years) and friend (over 30 years now), Bill. I made lunch with sweet corn and Bill provided the salads at his apartment. He’s had some health issues but is … Continue reading →

Besides eating sweet corn yesterday, I got to tool around town like I used to live in the place. Here are some of the memories in my stroll down that lane – our old home, our old church home, the … Continue reading →

Our time with the grandkids was great and we enjoyed our time with them immensely. We got to see Story perform in a youth theater play as part of a summer camp, watched gymnastics practices for both Story and Jude, … Continue reading →

We’re off on another adventure today! This time we will be taking care of Story & Jude in Minnesota while their parents are away for a wedding. Then Laura heads back to help with her parents before I go on … Continue reading →

Laura’s father was finally released from the rehabilitation center yesterday and returned to his home at the Allegro assisted living facility in Winter Park. After nearly 3 weeks in the hospital and rehab, he’s back together with his bride of … Continue reading →

16 years ago, on June 30th, I had a heart attack. Fortunately for me, I was dating a nurse at the time and her suggestion that we go to the emergency room saved my life – I guess it wasn’t … Continue reading →