Even in the moment of peace, as he rocked slowly, the #weight of the decision was ever present. He tried to be fully aware of the moment. The focus of his attention was on the heat from the bowl of his pipe and sound of his own breathing.

#MicroFiction #wss366

Good morning! May your Saturday be one full of laughter and joy. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Just some middle aged white dude sipping from a Michigan National Championship coffee mug

#Wordle 1,008 4/6*

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The #OldGal whipped me with a 3. She did me like me Oakland did Kentucky.

Hopefully the #YoungPups can up with a 2.

This past week I’ve done the “crazy weather/man cold” thing. Yet, I didn’t miss a lift. A couple of years ago, there’s no way that would have been true.

Yes, I’ve lost weight.

But, I’m no longer the same person. I am a person who exercises even when I don’t want to exercise. It’s what I do now.

This NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has been really entertaining to this point. It is one of my favorite sports weekends of the year. πŸ€

If you’re into sermon listening, mine from this past Sunday has been published: ordinary jesus - quiet righteousness

His stubbled face and steel blue eyes revealed a deep knowing. His hands were calloused. The #smoke from his pipe drifted gently off against the setting sun. The only sound was the creak from the loose deck board beneath his rocking chair.

At that moment all was peace.

#wss366 #MicroFiction

His stubbled face and steel blue eyes revealed a deep knowing. His hands were calloused. The #smoke from his pipe drifted gently off against the setting sun. The only sound was the creak from the loose deck board beneath his rocking chair.

#Wordle 1,007 4/6*

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An unforced error in row three. 🀬

The upside? The #OldGal put up a bigger number like her Grizzlies did against Kentucky. She got a 5!

#YoungPups, let’s roll!

Good morning! May you finish your week with hopeful enthusiasm. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

A Middle Aged man sipping from a coffee mug

Welcome @ChiaCheer to Micro.Blog! πŸ™ŒβœοΈ

I think one of the most important things I learned in grad school was to hold a charitable position when I am reading someone’s work. It is easy to see the things I disagree with. To be able to identify the good often requires a deeper understanding of their position.

Good morning. May your brackets not bust unless they differ from mine. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

Coffee mug in front of open blinds with the sun shining.

#Wordle 1,006 6/6*

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A six and I was lucky.

The #OldGal got a 4.

I feel like this will be a tough one for the #YoungPups.

#Wordle 1,005 4/6*

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The #OldGal lost her MoJo! She dropped a five today and earned a defeat. The door is wide open #YoungPups!

Good morning! May you practice patience in the midst of whatever stressful situation you might find yourself in today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing βœοΈβ˜•οΈ

White coffee mug in front of an inviting fire
I know of no more poignant contrast between two human destinies than that of Peter and Judas. Both assumed leadership within the group of Jesus’ disciples. Both saw and heard wondrous things. Both went through the same dithery cycle of hope, fear, and disillusionment. As the stakes increased, both denied their Master.

From: The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey πŸ“š

If this isn’t a β€œbut by the grace of God go I,” I don’t know what is.

Good morning! May you create opportunities to be present in the lives of others today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

#Wordle 1,004 3/6*

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Dude, the #OldGal came in with a 4 and was feeling confident. Well that was just like her opinion, man. 🀣

#YoungPups what you got today?

Good morning! May your week be filled with joyful adventures. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

#Wordle 1,003 4/6*

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The #OldGal forgot to take her PEDs today, apparently and dropped a five. I think she felt bad for the #YoungPups.

On St. Patrick’s Day I like to meditate on this final stanza of his prayer.

Strands #14 β€œOutside interests” πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅

I love getting the spangram on the first word.

Good morning! May you know loving kindness today. #MorningMug #MorningBlessing

A national baseball hall of fame coffee mug filled with glorious Guatemalan coffee in front of a fireplace.

#Wordle 1,002 5/6*

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The #OldGal with another 3! #YoungPups, she’s on some sort of performance enhancing substance.

Live music is great! It’s even better when your pal is the guitarist!