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Life after 55 – A New Beginning (Part 1)

Posted on April 7, 2014 by admin

Early last fall began a huge transition for our family that has resulted in some wonderful changes in our lives.  Kim and I began having the conversation about living more frugal by downsizing and tried to envision what that might look like.  We briefly considered … Continue reading →

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What a difference a decade makes

Posted on June 1, 2012 by admin

I recently returned from a business trip to Lima, Peru.  I had not been there since the  late 1990′s and what an amazing transformation.  The city is still about 8 million people, traffic is crazy as ever although the vehicles … Continue reading →

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NOT The Way It’s Supposed to Be

Posted on April 17, 2012 by admin

Certainly you must feel this way when you look around at the broken world we live in, I know I do.  Just read the newspaper, watch the latest newscast and just when you you think it can’t get any more … Continue reading →

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New Hobby – Repurposing materials…home accent pieces / industrial tables / art

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

About a year ago I wandered into a situation helping someone clear out a warehouse that had a kid’s play zone.   The business had failed and the bank was foreclosing on the assets, but needed them removed from the building.   … Continue reading →

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Recent Men’s Retreat

Posted on March 1, 2012 by admin

I have attended a dozen or so men’s retreats over the last 20 years, but none so powerful as this past month. We had about 60-70 men from our two congregations come together for 2 full days and really connect … Continue reading →

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