• Lily of the Valley

    Lily of the Valley

    Normally, I’m not appreciative enough of our Lily of the Valley. This year, for no reason in particular, I’ve really been enjoying it. It’s a sizable patch located outside our back door and the joke at my house is, “you can’t kill it”. I’ve tried. The section of the Lily…

  • Could Libraries Make a Come Back?

    Could Libraries Make a Come Back?

    As someone who still loves to hold a hardcover book and turn paper pages, I can’t help but wonder if libraries could make a real comeback. Two situations have caused me to ponder this lately. 1) What today’s college students think is “research” makes me cringe when I’m grading papers.…

  • Lilacs

    Lilacs

  • My Love/Hate Relationship with Remote Work

    My Love/Hate Relationship with Remote Work

    Unless there is another extension here in New York, we’re expected to return to the physical premises of work on May 18th. While I have enjoyed many blessings during this time working from home, it will be good to return to the office. This is quite a statement because 1)…

  • Sand Meets Sky

    Sand Meets Sky

    “…Indeed I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your descendants like the stars of the heavens and like the sand on the seashore…” Gen 22:17 AMP

  • Good Health

    Good Health

    While researching for work yesterday, I came across this quote from Virgil. It seems so appropriate to share at this time. (Click on image for location address.)

  • Sunny Sunday

    Sunny Sunday

  • Peculiar Situations and Strange Sights These Days

    Peculiar Situations and Strange Sights These Days

    Many of us have surpassed the month (or longer) mark of residing nearly 24/7 within our respective homes. We are glued to the newscasts, read endlessly about COVID-19 and talk to family and friends who are essential workers. Despite our deep interest in what is occurring to the world at…