Tip of My Iceberg

More Colors Than Crayola

Family. The brushstrokes of the stories of our lives. I think much of mine has been finger painted. Or possibly spray painted. But it’s rich with color. And really interesting people. I’ve been in Chicago this past weekend with two of my daughters, my sisters and mom. To celebrate daughter Courtney’s upcoming wedding with a…

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August 4, 2014

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baker, Chicago Lawn Bakery, Crayola crayons, Czechoslovakia, God, killed in the line of duty, policeman, story, widow

When It Rains, Emotions Pour

I’m not fond of driving in the rain. I’ll avoid it at all costs. Especially in Florida. This is the Sunshine State. And the Lightning Capitol of the world. A meteorological conundrum. Driving here is always challenging. With tourists following Google maps, teens learning to drive and older folks who practice patience in the left…

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July 31, 2014

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bad drivers, blurred vision, driving, Florida, God, perspective, rain, trust

When The Dinging Isn’t Daunting Enough

I love the differences in cultures that can only be experienced when you’ve been given an opportunity to immerse in them. Reading about places is great. I can dream. Being there is opportunity to make errors on a global scale. We’ve just returned from Amsterdam. On business. Even seeing that in print makes me smile.…

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July 28, 2014

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Amsterdam, bikes and biking, focus, Jesus, listening

Silence…And The Ringing Of The Bells

It was 4 in the afternoon. Busy in downtown Amsterdam. Many tourists were there for holiday. Many languages were flying by my ears. When the bells rang at 4, a quiet settled over the streets. Car radios could be heard, a few voices whispered. But a general quiet blanketed the city. It was a moment…

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July 24, 2014

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balloons, compassion, crisis, God, grief, Jesus, loss, Malaysian Flight MH17, memorial, mourning, The Netherlands

Vid Kid Strikes Again!

There are times when I channel my inner child. Much to my detriment. It’s fun. And sometimes fun trumps logic. We just took an international flight for business purposes, and it was one of those where you travel all night and arrive first thing in the morning, ready to go. Boots on the ground, brain…

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July 21, 2014

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choices, fun, God, Jesus, lack of sleep, moral character, movies, plane rides, temptation