Category: Daily Life
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Always good to see the fam
When Cary and I travel together we always get around to talking about our families. I think it’s one of those habitual pastimes that we enjoy–because we do it so often. I wonder, if others talk about their families the way we do–or if we are odd or something? Do you conclude that the rest of…
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Losing Weight
I was a skinny kid. I weighed about 120 pounds in the picture you see above. I weighed a few pounds more when I got married and held that weight until my 40s. But gradually, the weight began to add on. In my mind, I was still that skinny kid–but everyone but me could see…
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OC Yoga
I have been teaching yoga off and on for many years. It is something that I enjoy. I have developed a style of teaching that is communal. Unlike traditional classes, my group will always meet in a circle so that we may get to know each other . Our yoga classes are designed to be social…
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The Tile Floor
I have a lovely home that was built in 2005. Even though it is fairly new, several events have conspired to cause me trouble today. First, there was a slow leak in the master bathroom shower that went undetected for a period of time. This leak eroded enough dirt away from the slab that it began to sag and crack–leading…
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Yard Work
Doing yard work has never been a favorite activity of mine. It was always a chore. I took a certain amount of pride and always saw that the lawn was neatly mowed and edged–but that was about it. Then I met my wife Cary. She likes flowers and pretty plants. Lilies, tulips, cone flowers–you name…
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Contentment
The older I get the more I understand the blessing of contentment. I say blessing because I have come to believe that contentment is a gift of grace given to those who willing put their faith in a benevolent universe. I didn’t always believe this. I was a “type A” with a lot of wants.…
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The OC Trail
Several years ago Oklahoma Christian University entered into an agreement to create a city trail around the campus. To my way of thinking, this was one of the most exciting things we’ve done for the local community in several years. It’s been enthusiastically received by the citizens nearby. The OC trail is actually a 3…
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Fitbit Flex
This is my Fitbit Flex. I wear it everywhere. It is my constant reminder that I want to be healthier. It’s pretty basic. It counts steps. My goal is to reach 10,000 steps each day with at least 30- 40 active minutes. The other day it congratulated me on reaching 500 miles. That was cool…