Thoughts and queries on: Pastoral Care, Religion, Worship, United Methodist Church, Philosophy, Politics, Fly Fishing, Dogs, Camping, Nature, Food & Drinks, Books, Movies & TV Shows, All things Apple, Whatever allures or annoys me at the moment... Usual Disclaimer: Thoughts and opinions expressed herein are mine, not MUSC or the UMC or any other acronym with which I am affiliated including but not limited to TU, CCA, SC DNR, & FFF.
My wife Denice and I enjoy trying new restaurants (esp seafood, Italian, Lowcountry Cuisine) and visiting old favorites when we are not working, which seems to be most of the time...; sitting on our dock or cabin porch at the lake; visiting with daughters Summer and Rachel; celebrating the arrival of our first grandchild Riley; spoiling the dogs Piper & Mokie.
The years between fifty and seventy are the hardest. You are always being asked to do things, and yet you are not decrepit enough to turn them down. - T.S. Eliot
It is not by muscle, speed or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment; in these qualities old age is usually not only not poorer, but is even richer. - Cicero
A wise professor of mine in divinity school, Paul L. Holmer, said in response to my perpetual questions whether he had read this new book or new article or new theory: "For every new book published, I go back and read two old ones." I didn't understand him at the time; I do now.
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. - Psalm 90:12