Tag Archive | lyn

Don’t Ask Why, Ask Why Not


No one has ever said that I am the easiest person to get along with. I think differently. I was raised by mostly a divorced mom and my grandparents. I will never trade that time with them, but I know my make up is a bit different than others. I had to do a lot […]

Rated R Blog

Rated R Blog


I am a former Marine and if you know anything about Marines it’s that our language may not always be the kind you’d want to bring home to your mother.

Three Songs


Hello all! I miss seeing all of your smiling faces. I hope you are doing well and you are filled with His spirit as we are getting ready to celebrate the glorious day of Jesus rising form the grave. I have had it on my heart to write again and I wanted to get back […]

Guitar Story

Guitar Story


At 48, I have decided to do something that I have been meaning to do ever since I wrote a lyric. Ever since I learned Cat Scratch Fever. I bought a guitar. I thought I would write something out to explain why I did this even though I don’t need to, but I know I […]

We Finally Have an Answer

We Finally Have an Answer


Do you and your family always get asked that same question over and over again? You know what I mean. No? Ok, I’ll give you a few examples. Some friends of ours were dating for the longest time and of course the question they got asked all the time was, when are you getting engaged? […]

2 Years for the Blog, 15 for the Boy


Wow! Are you telling me it’s been two years since I have started writing this blog? That was a magical baseball season for the St. Louis Cardinals. This past week has reminded Cardinals fans how this team seems to find a way to win. These next six weeks plus of baseball are going to be […]

Vacation Reflection and Thoughts Part One


This year’s trip to Northern Pines was different. I knew this from the get go. It ended up being a very good different. Our normal 7 hour trip took about 8.5 hours after being caught behind a wreck just north of Springfield, Illinois on Highway 55. I will never forget the city at the next […]

Cooking – Rum Pound Cake


Those who know me, know I have a passion for cooking.  So inspired by other bloggers and especially Diva of Delicious, I have decided to start posting some blogs regarding cooking.  I will post some recipes that are mine or inherited from others.  If this looks like some other recipe, it is not intentional. So […]

Grateful Dad


I have to say I am a pretty lucky guy.  My son Josh is a good kid.  He’s smart, athletic, a leader, and a good example for other kids.  What worries me are the times ahead.  I remember my difficult teenage years.  I know that me and my wife have given Josh a better foundation […]

12 Days of Christmas

12 Days of Christmas


Some of you may not know that there are really twelve days to Christmas.  The 12 days mark the time from Christmas to Epiphany.  Epiphany is the time the Wise Men came to deliver their gifts to the baby Jesus.   For more information read Matthew 2: 1-12.  Some cultures celebrate Epiphany with a King’s Cake […]