Dec 31 2010
As 2010 comes to an end, I look back and see that most of the year was spent away from home. My Christmas photo card shows that while I may not have been home that much I enjoyed many “home” moments during the year. While up north this month, I managed to do a lot [...]
Dec 25 2009
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to [...]
May 25 2009
It is now the moment when by common consent we pause to become conscious of our national life and to rejoice in it, to recall what our country has done for each of us, and to ask ourselves what we can do for our country in return. – Memorial Day speech, May 30, 1884 [...]
Jul 10 2008
While Artisan Dad isn’t a July 4th Birthday, his early July birthday means that our July 4th celebrations quickly morph into birthday celebrations. This year was no different – ok, it may have been a bit different because this year Artisan Dad’s birthday was even bigger…but I get ahead of myself. I flew home to [...]
Jul 04 2008
Wishing you a safe & happy 4th of July! As you celebrate with family and friends, take a moment to remember all those who have served – past and present!