Yearly Archives: 2004

Shaving with Grandad

Grandad has always been a big favorite with all the grandchildren. This began with Joshua and continues on with each child. Daniel was particularly close to my dad before we moved to Washington. I remember picking up my folks from … Continue reading

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Sticky Fingers at 35,000 Feet

With combined frequent-flier miles (some graciously donated by my folks) the five children and I were able to fly to Detroit this month to join my family in celebrating my brother’s wedding. It is not an trivial matter, flying with … Continue reading

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Birthday 39

It is a cool and dreary Friday afternoon, and the train is nearly full. Like many others, I hate fighting the southbound traffic on Fridays, which is usually worse when the roads are wet, and so I made sure to … Continue reading

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Train Conceit

A view of the “Quiet Car” after everyone has detrained. The last several weeks I have begun to ride the train to and from Seattle, now that we are (nearly) moved-in to the Lakewood house. If I get up at … Continue reading

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Cherishing Iniquity

I heard an interesting sermon, a few Sundays ago. I think it is worth a recap; if nothing else, it will help me to better establish the important points in my own mind. The topic of the sermon was prayer, … Continue reading

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