I have a few things that are really meaningful to me. I’ve often wondered what would I grab if my house were on fire and I knew my family was safe – what is my most treasured possession? I still don’t know the answer. I am not very sentimental about things or possessions. I…
I love to receive a compliment even though it is awkward sometimes. I am often at a loss for words when someone pays me a nice thoughtful compliment. I really believe everyone enjoys hearing a nice compliment that is very genuine and thought out. A compliment is defined as “a polite expression of praise or…
These are two very powerful words when dealing with others. There are lots of people that I don’t respect nor do I want to show them honor. There are politicians that I don’t agree with, but I respect them as people and I respect the position they hold. I do not necessarily feel the need…
Today is different than every other day, but it’s also similar to other days in my past. For example, I getting up from the same bed, making coffee in the same pot and sitting in the same chair, etc…. Today will be different than other days. I have an appointment to meet with a…
I’m not experienced at refining precious metals from scrap. I am aware that there is some profitability in it for the person who has the tools and access to enough scrap metals that contain more precious metals. I have seen metals heated to the point they become liquid and I’ve heard of the term…
My wife loves big rocks. She likes the use them as part of the landscape at our home. She doesn’t always think about how much they weigh or how hard they are to move, she just likes them and will often ask me to make it happen. There is some science to this for sure.…
I have been stung financially a few times over the years. I’m definitely wiser and more cautious in dealing with people regarding money. Sometimes you see a whole new side of people when it comes to dealing with money. If after confrontation, I couldn’t get the issue resolved, it would often come down to:…
This word carries with it “restoration of a person or people to their former position or condition”. It also implies that there was a time when the person of people were taken out or removed from this certain position of place. God had punished His people significantly for their disobedience and irresponsible behavior. He is…
As I look at other cultures and see their governance, I’m intrigued by “kings, queens and their children” – aka known as royalty. By very nature of being born into a particular family, they become heir to the throne or simply have continued access to the throne. One of our favorite family movies is The…
I am that guy who only reads instructions if it looks complicated. If I receive something in the mail or purchase something at the store that needs assembling, I usually try to put it together by looking at the pictures first. Then if it’s difficult of if I have parts left over, then I’ll look…