Speak

I don’t think that I’m the only person who talks to myself under my breath and out loud at times. There are times when I’m simply saying to myself the steps on a project or correcting myself. Hearing myself speak out loud often brings clarification for sure. At other times I’m standing in front of…

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Do Not Deviate

There are instructions that I should follow in great detail. There are other instructions that I’m allowed a little freedom to expand or subtract from the instructions. For example, if I’m making a chicken casserole, I should be careful to put all the ingredients that are called for. On the other hand, if I’m making…

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New Sheriff In Town

This phrase came to be when from American western lore when the previous sheriff who was in charge of the law and order in the town was killed and a replacement was hired. The new sheriff may have stricter or more relaxed rules. It was always a transition for the people to adjust to the…

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Drop Anchor

I love being on the water riding my old pontoon boat. There is something about being on the water that dissipates the stress right out of me. I enjoy riding up and down the lake just enjoying God’s creation. In fact, I was just telling my wife that I’d like to take another trip to…

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Following

I’m ok at following directions when they are written out – if I decide I need to read them. If you’ve ever bought a small piece of furniture (that’s a stretch to call it that) from IKEA, then you know what it’s like to follow directions in the assembly process. If my wife shoots me…

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Follow Directions/Instructions

  I recently purchased a new gas grill for my back deck as well as camping trips. I recalled the first gas grill I purchased and it came with very tedious and detailed instructions about assembly. I remember thinking that I would not do that again. This new grill was mostly assembled when it came…

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