A Flashback to My Grandfather's Pipe
This week, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I went shopping. Normally, I don't go shopping, at least not with her. However, this was a special occasion, and so I tagged along. I'm not quite sure what she was shopping for, and after 55 years of…
The Perks of Being Old and Ugly
Growing up, I never thought much about what my life would be like when I got old. I observed my grandparents, and I'm sorry to say that I made fun of them at times, but always behind their backs. I never thought I would ever be in their situation.
Maybe I Should Rob a Bank
Throughout my life, money has been quite a challenge. I was a pastor for almost 50 years, and as a pastor I did not get much of a salary, barely enough to get by on. But I didn't become a pastor for the money, or I would've become a televangelist. I didn't…
Keeping Up is Hard to Do at My Age
There was a time in my life when keeping up was part of my daily routine. I started each day with a specific objective, and by the end of the day, I had completed it. I took pride in completing my work on time. The secret was to plan carefully. Some projects…
I Found Another Button to Push
Life has its many experiences. I'm about to hit number 75 this month, a big experience for me. I'm not sure how to celebrate my 75th birthday, especially since I've done just about everything, so no 75 candles on my cake. The Gracious Mistress of the…
What it Was, Was a Boo-Boo
At my age, this is a rather serious "situation." I fell on my left leg, and all I could think of was that I broke my hip, and now I'm going to have a hip replacement. I tried to get that out of my mind, but for some reason it lingered. I'm not exactly sure…