“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden… In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:14, 16 I have a confession; I sleep with a nightlight. Well, sort […]

On to the next adventure… Originally Published 2020.02.04 (one month before lockdown) This picture is my absolute favorite of our kids. At the time, “Chewbacca” was six, and “Baby” was four. Their sense of excitement jumps off the page at you as they head toward their next adventure! Over two decades of living like gypsies […]

The New Uniforms are Here! I have been kicking around buying some custom shirts to showcase SearchingFor42.net and celebrate over 10,000 views. I already had facemasks that advertise, so I thought it was only fitting to have printed or embroidered shirts made up. Then it occurred to me; maybe a custom football jersey. I found […]

A Labor of Love Back in June, “J” and I were in Connecticut, seeing my sister and her family for the first time in over a year and a half. Before we left, T.O. asked me to hold on for a minute; she had something for me. She presented to me a quilt measuring almost […]

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 Do you believe in Holy Spirit moments? I do, and today is one of those. The gang at biblegateway.com has this scripture on the schedule for today, and I am using Mark’s version […]

Grandmas and Reindeer Originally Published 2019.12.02 – Yes, I know it is July, but Christmas in July is a thing now! It’s that time of year. I’m in the kitchen making breakfast, watching the snow come down, and listening to Christmas music on the station that plays seasonal music. I’m enjoying Perry Como, Nat King […]

Originally Published 2019.11.27. It was Thanksgiving, about four months before the pandemic lockdown. As you read, pay attention to commentary in parentheses, as the “Time Traveler” in 2021 has a couple things to add. The first photo of the Guardian of Forever is also new. Time Traveling… Several times in the past two weeks, various […]