I know it's been over a month since I last wrote. Sometimes life just gets busy, and time just keeps going.I am considered to be a baby boomer. Yes, I was born in the early '60s—Easter morning in 1961, to be exact.In the generations since, I have seen many changes, some good and some not…Read more Changing

We are being watched whether we want to be or not. People watch us shop, they watch how we walk, and even watch how we handle good or bad situations. Nowadays, with cellphones, we are not only watched; we are being recorded on video. Some of us may not like it and complain about invasion…Read more Watched

The last couple of months, I have been learning design CAD. I'm a model railroader, and by designing my own scenery, buildings, and such, then 3D printing them, it saves me a lot of money and keeps my hobby within the budget. Designing is fun to do but also, at times, very frustrating. Learning how…Read more Design

I'm sure most of you have heard the saying, "Money is the root of all evil." While sometimes it may look like it, is it really? It's not hard to see those who make hundreds of thousands a year, like pro football, basketball, and baseball players, throw their money around spending it wildly on wasteful…Read more Money

The new year is now less than 1 week away. It's always exciting to me to see the new year come in. My wife and I have a little tradition we do every year. We find a movie and watch it up to about 10 minutes before the new year. My wife goes and prepares…Read more

When I was growing up, I lived with two sisters. The closest boy to my age was five years younger. Because I had two sisters, I knew more about girl stuff than boy stuff. I was raised to respect women and didn't dare to raise a hand to either of my sisters. When siblings argue…Read more Bullied

Christmas is now less than a week away. I was reminded once again that some people think I am a Scrooge or the Grinch because I don't put out the effort to decorate or like to spend a little money on gifts. Those people are not totally wrong, and it may appear as though I…Read more Celebrations

Today the weather outside in Northern Indiana is a balmy 14 degrees. Too cold for me. I am not a cold weather type of guy. I like the temps to be in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Cold winters in Indiana are normal, and I have often asked myself why I stay up here…Read more Cold

They say music speaks in any language. In the United States, if you walk through a park, you’re likely to hear at least 3 or 4 different styles of music. I grew up in the 60s and 70s, so you don’t have to wonder too much what music I like best. I am also a…Read more Music’s in the Air

In the mornings, my dog loves to jump up on my lap and sit between my legs on the recliner. She has done that since she was a puppy. She feels wanted and secure. In reality, that is what we all want. We want to feel needed, we want to feel safe, we want to…Read more Puppy

I remember a couple of years ago, a winter storm had arrived. The snow was coming down, the wind was blowing hard, and it was hard to see in front of you. On top of that, you couldn't tell where the center or edge of the road was. The time was around 11:45 p.m. There…Read more Angels Watch Over Me

One of the great things about being a born-again Christian is our unending communication with our Lord and Savior. Christ is always there, watching us, protecting us, and always waiting to listen to us. In one of my earlier blogs, I wrote about how we should pray. In this blog, I want to explore a…Read more Non-Stop

I was reading on one of the social media sites, and I came across someone asking why they don't have any friends at church. Right away, many thoughts came rushing through my mind as I pondered this question for a few minutes. I am going to offer a take on a few reasons why you…Read more Making Friends

I took a few days off from writing in my blog to reflect and remember all the great times and memories I had with my best friend. Even though I knew her time this year was short after visiting her a few days before she passed, no one can really prepare for one's passing. One…Read more Grace, Always

I just found out my best friend has passed away. In September she was diagnosed with acute Myloid leukemia. She has now lost the fight with this cancer. My heart is hurting, because she will be missed greatly. She had wonderful family that took extremely good care of her the last couple of months and…Read more Goodbye My Friend

I love early mornings. It's about 4:30 a.m.; everything is quiet and peaceful. There is very little traffic coming down the street.I worked an overnight shift for around 26 years, so being up all night is not a strange thing for me. Now that I have retired, I find it very difficult to go to…Read more Trust

If you live in the upper Midwest part of the country or used to, you know it always gets cold in the winter and you always get snow. Sometimes, the snow arrives before Thanksgiving, sometimes after Christmas, but I can assure you, there will be snow. This year, Northern Indiana has already had its second…Read more Snow Storms

Aah, another Monday morning. I'm wondering why Mondays get such a bad rap. Did you know in retail, Mondays are the worst day of the week as far as sales? In some places, Mondays are so bad, they stay closed. Years ago, when I was a young man, I remember my dad used to fill…Read more Mondays Blues

We all have friendships with people from work, church, family, and clubs, to name a few, but having a best friend is different. You may have more than one best friend, but I would venture to say you probably only have one, two at most. Dont get a best friend and close friend confused. A…Read more My Best Friend

Thanksgiving is once more upon us. I know I have been through 64 of them, and 58 of them I remember. I remember Thanksgivings growing up. My mom would burn the turkey every year, the dinner rolls were always burnt and black on the bottom, so everyone would cut off the bottom and after dinner,…Read more The Burnt Turkey

I'm not really keen on getting on social media. There is just too much trash, lies, and scams—everything that disgusts me. So I limit myself to very little time. With all the bad on social media, there are some good things. I enjoy reading posts from fellow model railroaders, getting advice, giving advice, and seeing…Read more Are your Fruits Showing?

I found out a month ago that one of my few best friends was diagnosed with leukemia. When I called her to find out what was going on, she was in very good spirits, as the doctors had told her that the type of leukemia she has is very treatable and she should make a…Read more Losing A Friend

I was thinking about my nose. Strange, right? Have you ever wondered if our nose was placed somewhere different on our face or body? What would it be like if our nose were on our forehead? We would probably be bumping it all the time; we would have to wear hats differently. Would we let…Read more Amazing!

Years ago, I used to have a bit of a phobia when it came to praying with other believers. I was always concerned that I didn't pray well enough. I would hear others pray, and it always seemed they knew exactly what to say and exactly what I was thinking. I was concerned because I…Read more Prayful Heart

As I was reading through other blogs the other day, I came across a subject that many Christians have asked. The question was raised: Can a Christian ever lose their salvation? I am going to list some scripture so you can search for the answer for yourself. My own belief is that once you're saved,…Read more Am I Saved?

When I was young, my thoughts were all playful, free from worry or shame. I only knew of freedom and childhood games. Into my teens, my life started to rearrange. I began seeing the world, how would I change? Now, in my forties, being successful, and sure. I wasn't content, so I looked for a…Read more Journey

We know there are two types of individuals: extroverts and introverts. Even though we find ourselves in one of these two groups, there are different personality types. Generally, we will have two sides to our personality. The first side is who we are; the second is how we handle them or how we outwardly show…Read more You’ve Got Personality

When people meet you for the first time, what do they see? What do friends and family see? How we express ourselves is an outward expression of who we are inside as individuals. Part of this is our personality, which has developed over the years and was rooted when we were young and impressionable. Some…Read more I See You

My heart has been heavy the last couple of days, and I felt strongly that God wanted me to share what was on it. Now, I am turning things around and rejoicing in this writing. I just read a post from one of the social pages that a fellow believer, a sister in Christ, was…Read more Celebrate

Just recently, I had a co-worker whose brother committed suicide, and another brother is in critical condition after trying to take his life. You hear about people committing suicide all the time in the news. So what causes people to cross that boundary? Shortly after the news about my co-worker's brother, a younger male in…Read more Suicide

There are two things about life that are guaranteed: death and taxes. In the United States of America, Uncle Sam is going to get his money one way or another, and most of the time in many ways. It doesn't matter who you are; you will pay some kind of tax, whether it's on food,…Read more Life or Death

A few days ago, one of my co-workers brother, shot and killed his wife and then tried to take his own life. What a tragic event to have to hear about. Unfortunately, this kind of event happens way to often in our society. When pride, lust and greed take root in a person's life, all…Read more Horrible News

Remember growing up the excitement of waiting for Christmas Eve or Christmas morning? Checking each package under the tree to find which ones had your name on them? At our house, we had to wait until Christmas morning to open gifts. The anticipation of waiting to see if I got what I really wanted was…Read more Patience

I was a healthy child growing up. I would get the flue once in a while, but generally was very healthy. Like most children, I had the measles and chicken pox, but avoided most everything else. My healthiness continued until I turned 52. My health started changing, and I found myself going to the doctor…Read more WHOA!

Most of the time, my family will tell you that I am a very even-tempered person. I don't fly off the handle often, always try to lend a helping hand when I can, and consider myself a giving individual—someone who loves his family. Sounds like I'm patting myself on the back, right? Hold on just…Read more Change

Northern Indiana got its first snowfall of the season the other night. Where I live, we had around 4". Further west, about 18". We do get our share of system snow—storms that track from west to east. In our region, we have what they call "lake-effect snow." This happens when the cold air is pushed…Read more Lake Effect

I've heard it, and I am sure you have heard it at times: "God told me this, God told me that." Can you actually hear God talking to you like you're conversing with a friend over a meal? The answer is technically NO; however, a Christian will hear God speak to them. This is a…Read more Voice

Have you ever noticed how many people blame everybody else for their problems, but they never see fault in what they do?The most common word for this type of person is narcissists. What makes a person act this way? Here are my thoughts: A person may act this way to protect a fragile ego. It…Read more Narcissism

I've been drinking coffee for a really long time. I don't remember when I drank my first cup, but I know I wasn't a teenager yet. My parents used to tell me it would stunt my growth, but as it turned out, I am the tallest in my family. My coffee consumption in my younger…Read more OH, Coffee Beans

My wife is a caregiver. She started out in a nursing home doing dishes and then moved into caring for the elderly. Her mother was a nurse for 51 years, so I guess it was just natural for my wife to pick up some of that caregiving gift. I called it a gift because it…Read more The Care Giver

I've been 3D printing now for around 3 years. I have always gone to a couple of 3D printing websites and used the free downloads of somebody else's designs because I really didn't have the time to learn how to use the design software myself. Now that I am mostly retired (still working 2 or…Read more 3D Printing

We all have a personality trait. There are many books written about it. Most of us put our personality in one of two categories. You are either an extrovert or an introvert. In this blog, I'm focusing on introverts simply because I am one of them. I was reading about different personalities, and this one…Read more Introverts

There are many, many different hobbies that people enjoy. My hobby is model railroading. How did I start in model railroading and why? My interest in trains started when I was young. All my life, I have lived by a main railroad yard, and there wouldn't be a day that passed that you didn’t hear…Read more Hobbies

Recently, I attended a friend's wedding. I always like going to weddings (the ceremony part anyway). I'm an introvert, so at the reception, I either won't go or spend very little time there. As I sat and witnessed the marriage, I thought about how much joy and how much in love the two people are.…Read more Two as One

When you are driving a car, you usually don't think about it, but there are many things inside the automobile that have to work perfectly together. If they don't, you will likely experience either a rough ride, maybe strange noises, or it may not run at all. Within every automobile, there are gears. Gears are…Read more Gears

If you had or have kids or grandchildren, I'm sure you remember the song, "The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round." Now that I got the song playing in your head, for fun, do you know when and where the wheel was invented? I didn't, so I went searching and found out that…Read more Wheels

As a child growing up, my father and I never developed a deep bonding relationship. My dad was focused on providing for his family because that is what was taught to him. That has also carried down to me. Having a deep, meaningful relationship just wasn't ever developed, simply because I don’t think he knew…Read more Hey Dad

Early last summer, I watched as my youngest dog Baleigh figured out how to jump over our 4-foot picket fence. I went to the lumber store and bought enough 6-foot stockade fencing, tore out the old 4-foot picket fence, and installed the taller stockade. That stopped Baleigh from jumping over the fence. Being the escape…Read more Escape