Dishwasher Inspections

I’ve been inspecting dishes as I unload the dishwasher for many years now, perhaps you do too.  The thing is, the jets in that machine are fabulous at what they do, washing many dishes at the same time, but there are a few food bits that can hang on until they get some special attention …

Scapegoat!

“Must I be the scapegoat for the damages to your community, real and perceived, because of my heritage?” The previous article, ‘Prejudiced?‘, addresses my honest disagreement with the theory that everyone is prejudiced.  We do not all pre-judge negatively without evidence.  I do concede that we all automatically assesses new situations, people, and substances on …

Prejudiced?

“Everyone is prejudiced, whether they know it or not.” I’ve heard this statement several times lately, from sources I respect and others I don’t.  After careful consideration and personal evaluation, I still disagree.  Because I respect some of the people who buy into this absolute notion, I wonder if the matter might not come down …

Love Dare, Conclusion

I chose to walk through the Love Dare book, taking on the challenge to actively express God’s love to another person, when it’s not convenient, fun, or particularly rewarding.  Meeting the challenge for Day 2 took two weeks.  I don’t recall at the moment what the Day 3 challenge is, but lack of a post …

Not Again!!

I took my dog to the park yesterday, and within half an hour, she rolled in poop, again! We’ve had this discussion before, she and I, that the substance she takes such joy in is post-digested and discarded food from another dog – it’s downright gross, how could she find this appealing??!! Of course, I …