They called ‘em “fellowship groups”. We were encouraged to join one shortly after we became members of the Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church (AACRC) in 2006. Small groups of parishioners met regularly in one another’s homes to share each other’s company while discussing a biblical topic in some depth. Bill, Marilyn, Tom, Claudia, Larry, Ruth,Continue reading “fellowship”
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Mother’s Day
On this Mother’s Day, I’m back to being an orphan. I’ve been blessed with two wonderful mothers. Marion Lela Slater Ike (left) took me in and gave me joy until she left me when I was 10. Marlene Joan Gilbert (right) chose to have me when she became pregnant at age 19. I became reacquaintedContinue reading “Mother’s Day”
Pappy said son…
A dear friend who’s a surprisingly talented artist is turning one of my favorite Commander Cody photos into a painting. She’s needing clarification of some details in the photo. One of them is “what’s that on your t-shirt?” Well, it’s a poster for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of “Hot Rod Lincoln”, held atContinue reading “Pappy said son…”
more on Paul’s pots
Finally getting those old pots and pans out of storage and restoring them for sale proved to be a more emotional experience than I had counted on (1). But they’re ready to roll, as good-looking as they’re gonna get, and about to get packed into a box to await being claimed by someone who seesContinue reading “more on Paul’s pots”
the tarnish R coming!
Paul Revere’s day job was silversmith. He was very successful. His products were more functional than ornamental, vessels for preparing and serving food and drink. We know his role as a patriot, and he applied his metal working talents to the war effort, during and after the war using the profits from his expanding businessContinue reading “the tarnish R coming!”
shaksuka!
This morning, we had our second homemade batch of this breakfast treat. It was then I knew I had to spread the news to the mountaintops. Yeah, I know I only have my WordPres blog but, hey, Jesus only had 12! Shaksuka is a spicy underside to your eggs that had its origins in TunisiaContinue reading “shaksuka!”
Hyde ‘n’ seek
I first set foot in Hyde Park when I was 14. Mrs. Kitchel had taken Vicksburg High’s Biology Club on a field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry. After horsing around the many exhibits, boarding the U-505 submarine, and descending into the coal mine, it was time to clown for the cameras. SomeContinue reading “Hyde ‘n’ seek”
Dylan
I’ve been e-mailing my friends the following: I’m dragging Kathy to Dee-troit tonight to see Dylan at the Fillmore (yes, we have one in Detroit). Jakob, that is, with his Wallflowers friends. Hard to think of them as an oldies group, but it’s been over 25 years since I checked “Bringing Down the Horse” outContinue reading “Dylan”
let’s eat home!
Hard to believe as I watch temps plunge into the 40s and snowflakes cast for tomorrow that a week and a half ago we had that warm California sun at our backs as we headed into a week at the beach in La Jolla. Kathy and I fell in love with that place during myContinue reading “let’s eat home!”
drink, drank, drunk
Sure, I’ve liked to drink since age 16, have done it regularly, and maybe stepped it up a bit since COVID like so many others. But when old best friends take notice, and suggest changes, maybe it’s time to pay attention. Eric is almost my size and has a goofy sick sense of humor thatContinue reading “drink, drank, drunk”
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