In some form or another, today’s bonus quote could have been given to any one of the kids; all had big weekends / breaks. Number 1 had a fraternity formal, and the other just finished Spring Break. And the relentless grind of the lacrosse continues tonight at New

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Whew, it’s been a while since I wrote one of these. I am not sure it is possible to cover all the ground since we last met, so I will only leave you with a short story from our latest visit to Iowa. For those who may have missed it, last weekend we traveled back […]

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Last post for a few days. Life on the road, Iowa, in the spring. See you soon. As a reminder, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids’ lunches every day. Typically, Number 1 gets a text, and 2-4 get handwritten napkins, but not today. All digital. Life, just life.

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Life in a subdivision doesn’t often involve varmint control, but when it does, I choose a Henry. As a reminder, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids’ lunches every day. Number 1 gets a text, and 2-4 get handwritten napkins.  Visual credits to, Featured

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Patience – The ability to endure delay, provocation, or suffering calmly without complaining, becoming angry, or acting impulsively. It involves tolerance, self-control, and steady perseverance when facing difficult situations or waiting.  Two teams, going in two

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That was a big win by the Hawkeyes last night, dancing in the final 8. The Cubs, however, well, that was a steaming pile. As far as sports go, this is my favorite time of the year. Opening week in baseball, March Madness, Trout fishing (apparently follow the link for a short

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Sometimes I just need to push the easy button. Don’t have much to say today. As a reminder, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids’ lunches every day. Number 1 gets a text, and 2-4 get handwritten napkins.  Visual credits to, Featured Image /

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Number 2 is 17. Kinda crazy how fast it goes. There are so many things I could say about my not-so-little buddy, about his character, his love for building and creating, but to keep it simple, I just want him to know how proud I am that he is mine and to keep charting your

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2 Corinthians 9:7 says that, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Most people, and I am guilty of this too, typically assign a dollar value to this verse. But

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Whew, that was a good weekend. Since we last met, Number 2 has played 2 games, started both, and looked like a beast out there. Playing great defense isn’t like great offense, which can be measured in assists or goals, but is instead measured in the plum and indigo of

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