Monthly Archives: August 2011

Welcome, parents, to the last week of Summer! Oh, how the tables have turned as we find ourselves excited about what we once dreaded: that first school bell a ringy-dingy-dingy. I’m particularly excited about our kids going back to school … Continue reading →

I hear a crowd. I see the chevrolet fountain. I smell old hot dogs. I taste salted peanuts. I feel good. Sure, the Tigers are losing right now, but the game isn’t over for like 1.5 innings. There is time … Continue reading →

The whole gang is here at Somerset (thanks, Dave, for the wi fi) to work through the coming calendar year at Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church. So much to get ready for. So much to pray about. So much food … Continue reading →

When I was a kid I both had Lego and wanted Lego. Part of my single-digit years include: – Police Boat (4010) – Shell Station (6378) – Police Station (911) – Tons of bricks (tons) The only problem is the … Continue reading →

I do. I was at Westland Mall, trying to get pants. And not just any pants, either. These had to be quality pants that were so quality that I could afford to wear them — for only one day! But … Continue reading →

Dear Starbucks, I’ll tell you why I stopped going to your place as often, since maybe you’ve noticed that I’m not the frequent customer I once was. It’s because you pretty much stopped brewing decaf. Every time I ask for … Continue reading →