My wife's parents recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. That's a pretty big deal! So, obviously, we had a party. The slide show below captures some of the goings-on during the last weekend of January, 20011. A tall handsome WWII pilot from Kansas and a pretty little college student from Texas found each other those many years ago and decided to give it a go. And go they did! The same speed as everyone else, but they went a heck of a lot further than most. Congratulations, to Jay and Nelda Holt.

Velly Intellesting! How does one get his name in the Book?

Revelation 20:15

"Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire."

See it at YouVersion.com:

http://bible.us/Rev20.15.NIV

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"Lookin' Out My Front Door" ~ For over ten years , I've queried friends and strangers alike as to the species of this blossoming tree. Anybody?

Some say it's a Tulip, but a true Tulip tree has large leaves that resemble the palm of your hand with three points where your fingers would be. Last week, a friend said it was a Summer Magnolia. "You mean, as opposed to a year-round Magnolia, like the one across the street?", I responded. "I guess so!" said he.

Still unsure. I have one in back with identically shaped blossoms, but its color is all white, rather than the purple and white "Orchid" decor. Unfortunately, the wind wrecked havoc for 3 days and 53% of the flower petals are scattered around the yard and piled in the corners of the patio. Sure smells good out there, though!

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On Being a Kid Again

Remember when it was so easy to be a kid? It's because we didn't know any thing else. We were innocent. Most of us, anyway. Although, the more people I get to know, the more I wonder about that. As we grow, physically, mentally, emotionally and a plethora of other ways, we find it increasingly more difficult to climb back into the "Kid Mold". (see photo)

One easy way to get there, though, is to spend a weekend with safe, solid, intimate friends. The kind you'd trust with your life.....and your wife. It helps a lot if you and they go "way back," as the old timers used to say. (I've only READ that they used say that.)

Are there some good, healthy, stable people from your past that would still be good for you today? Perhaps some new, fun, hilarious, crazy, carefree, child-like experiences are in your future. You're never to old to be a kid again! It may not fit the first time, but keep trying. It makes a great vacation, and you don't have to travel very far!

Such was our weekend with our friends from 30 years ago. Thank you, Don and Barb!

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A Decision to Celebrate

If you read my previous post, you'll know know the reason for this one. I DID decided to laugh....and then decided to celebrate. (see photo) It's not my preferred way to celebrate, but, considering the circumstances, it's not bad. "Sugar is the Devil" so say my daughters. But I do this in moderation. We won't live forever, you know? At least, not on THIS earth. Man, that stuff is good!!!!!

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New "Personal Best"

I set a new "Personal Best" at the gas pump today and wasn't sure if I should celebrate, complain, curse, cry or call my congressman. (see photo)

I finally realized that I'm old enough to know that none of those options would ever change the circumstances. There are certain situations beyond our individual control.  There are certain institutions that are beyond our belief.  And there are certain elites that are beyond our reach and not worthy of our individual or collective attention. 

Perhaps it would be a good time to laugh!!!!

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