I believe most people who post on politics and religion want assurance that others think the same thing they do. They are not interested in changing their minds about these topics. Nor are they interested in or appreciate others’ opinions, especially if they contradict their own. Offering an opposite opinion doesn’t provide the positive strokes that the poster is looking for.
Archive for the ‘Friends’ Category
My 30 Year H.S. Reunion – Surely, we aren’t that old! Are we?
Posted in Friends, Marriage, Relationships, tagged Class of '81, High school reunions, Lincoln on August 2, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I sensed a very real contentment with life overall. Contentment with spouses, kids, choices and jobs. Everyone looked in pretty decent health and there was lots of laughter. My prayer for them is that the next 10 years God continues to shine blessings on them as he has over the last 30 years.
Electronic Friendships: prayers for Joey and Jamie at Wide White
Posted in Faith, Friends, Relationships, tagged blogging, Wide White on March 4, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Joey and Jamie’s relationship with God has been encouraging and I wish we could give them a real hug. I would like to thank them for being so brave. I would like them to know how much we care about what they’re going through
Godliness, Contentment and SuperBowl XLV©
Posted in Adventure, Faith, Friends, Spiritual Transformation, tagged betting, blessing, Day of Atonement, June Volk, NFL, repentance, SuperBowl, wager, Yom Kippur on February 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I didn’t realize that God was going to take me on a learning adventure that would last for 17 weeks.
Snowmobiling on Iron Range
Posted in Adventure, Friends, Minnesota, Outdoors, Weather, tagged Eveleth, Hibbing, Iron Range, Male bonding, Minnesota, Snowmobile on January 24, 2011 | 9 Comments »
It isn’t often we get the chance to be goofy, eat steaks, have a couple cocktails and crack jokes at each others’ expense AND drive snowmobiles around. Livin’ the dream! Thanks guys!
Can We be Best Friends?
Posted in Faith, Friends, Friendship, Marriage, Relationships, Spiritual Transformation, Thankfulness, tagged dating, friendship, marriage on December 31, 2010 | 2 Comments »
At that point in our friendship, we were each wondering if we were ready for that change and if this was “The One.”
Four Friends and a Few Pheasants
Posted in Friends, Friendship, Minnesota, Outdoors, Relationships, tagged 1 Timothy 6:6, friendship, hunting, Minnesota, Pheasants on October 31, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I could see extra wrinkles, less hair and grey whiskers on our faces. But mostly, I saw the years of our youth flash forward through time.
Autumn Inspiration – SeptOber
Posted in Family, Friends, Outdoors, Relationships, Restaurants, tagged autumn, demolition, fall, Gophers, inspiration, Tim Allen, Tony Dungy on October 17, 2010 | 3 Comments »
The time spent with family and friends was worth more. And the friends and family were thankful that I was there. In the end, I got to be the vehicle that God used to bless somebody.
Block E Minneapolis – identity crises
Posted in Entertainment, Family, Food, Friends, tagged Alatus, Block E, Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Target Field, Twins on August 11, 2010 | 3 Comments »
What would entice YOU to eagerly plunk your hard-earned dough downtown on Block E? What would you want before a game or before a show at one of the live theatres?