Author Archives: tje

Sweet and Sassy Fifteen

Posted on December 9, 2010 by tje

Today, my oldest daughter celebrates her birthday. Just a few years ago by my reckoning, she played with stuffed animals and Polly Pockets; now she is a young lady, plotting and scheming to get behind the wheel of my Honda. … Continue reading →

Posted in Being a Disciple of Jesus, Rachel | 5 Comments

Much Ado About Nothing

Posted on December 5, 2010 by tje

Several days ago, I wrote a blog post, the first in nine months or so. It was strangely satisfying, in a way that one-line Facebook status posting is not. One problem with Facebook is that other people get to comment … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | 14 Comments

House Dressing

Posted on December 3, 2010 by tje

When I was in college, there was a sandwich shop that made the most amazing dressing for their sandwiches. It was so good that many people (especially poor college students) would skip all the messy meat and cheese, and stick … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | 7 Comments

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Pied

Posted on January 21, 2010 by tje

It is always a challenge for Kathy and me to live out our faith in front of our children. While others might be fooled by a veneer of spirituality, our children see us at our least pious moments. This year, … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, Silliness | 9 Comments

Forty-Four

Posted on November 13, 2009 by tje

Recently I had the opportunity to celebrate my forty-fourth birthday, which seemed appropriate, since I am, in fact, forty-four. As is my custom whenever it falls on a weekday, I took the day off from work. The day I turned … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Tim | 8 Comments