Bob enjoys paying it forward and says, “As you age, there is little excitement in life unless you create it.” He works at it every day and by doing so, he keeps his mind active. He most recently is working on an all-life biography, his sixth book in 10 years. He wants to help and encourage others to also tell
Now, then, and the future
We all have had the experience of living in the now and the then, but what keeps questions before us is the future. This is probably truer today than in the past. The speed of change in the technical world leaves many questions before us. Where we live in the United States and our occupation has much to do with
The challenge of change
We are presently living through a new challenge. One that is more demanding of our physical and mental strength. Many changes in our lives have already occurred and more to come. You have washed or sanitized your hands more than ever in your life. Your facial expressions, when meeting other people, have been limited to above the nose. You have
Time is of essence
Time is of essence. As you read this, “Old Man 2020” is long gone and replaced by the “Baby” enshrouded with a banner reading 2021. The old man from last year looks a bit more weary from the burden of the on-going pandemic. However, over the past years have proved to be a struggle for humanity. Keeping meaningful records of
New Year, Less Clutter!
The New Year is a great opportunity to take a good look at your life and make changes to the things you would like to improve. A great resolution to tackle is to declutter. Many of us have tendencies to collect items, and those items end up in drawers, closets, on countertops, and in other areas in your home. Sometimes
Staying healthy…Minnesota Winter Survival Tips
It’s no secret that I don’t like being cold. Every winter I ask myself, “Why do I live in Minnesota?” The answer is family. It’s hard to move away from those I love just because I don’t like the weather. For those folks who do like the cold, there are many great ways to stay active and healthy during the
Jack’s Reflection on 2020
What a difference a year makes. As I was writing The Column December 2019, my perspective of daily life was very different. The theme I tried to promote was to maintain a healthy lifestyle at an older age. This is now something we at Shepherd of Grace look back at with fond remembrances. The exercise was not only keeping physically
Season of Thanks, Giving, and Change During the Pandemic
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” ~ Melody Beattie The holidays are such a wonderful time of year. Families gather and memories are created. Although this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic,
Caregiving
“Patience in the present, faith in the future, and joy in the doing.” ~ George Perera We all have a special calling in life. For some of us, it takes a while to figure out what that special gift may be. For others, it is apparent from a very young age. Caregiving is one of those natural special gifts for
Jack’s trip to Northern Canada’s Arctic
Many years ago, in the 1960s, while attending a lyceum program at a high school, my interest in polar bears piqued. A local professional photographer presented a program of slide pictures of his recent trip to Northern Canada’s Arctic region to explore the life of polar bears. Thirty years later my wife and I were able to travel to the