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A funny thing happened in 1977. Tandy computer executives articulated their vision for personal computers. “We think it could be the next big thing on everyone’s wish list for the holiday season!” Then… Commodore computer execs spit out their vision. At the time, their stock was trading at less than one dollar a share. The Commodore folks said excitedly, “We think (personal computers) could help our stock rise above two dollars a share.” There was another oddity by the name…

My always eclectic and wonderfully edgy daughter, Lauren, was getting a bit weary of the many New Year’s resolution social media posts. She sarcastically and humorously scripted her own tweet. Here it is: “6am wake up, 5mile run, all my daily nutrition in one shake that taste like chocolate, and 365 goals for 2015 planned. Hello, 2015.” She thought if she would exaggerate with ridiculous fashion, some might get the point of how many January 1st resolutions are a bit……

Isn’t it funny how everything moves crazily towards Christmas for over a month, and then… suddenly… it’s over. Last night the family was watching a little TV, and the commercials … suddenly… starting touting 70% off-the-day-AFTER-Christmas sales. Michael shouted, “NO!!! It’s not over. Christmas is not over!” There was something deep inside resonating with the emotions my son emitted. I love everything about Christmas. Starting approximately around Easter, I can begin looking forward to Christmas. When it comes and quickly…

There’s a part of Christmas I thoroughly enjoy. I love watching my kids open up special surprises. I like to capture a few photos highlighting the very second something hoped for is opened. I love pictures from years gone by where my kids and wife have expressions of joy, love, and excitement. A great response to a great gift is worth the malls, online searching, and retail efforts. Do you ever buy a Christmas gift wondering what kind of response…

Nine months ago, I had no clue as to the existence of the monster that is “water hammer.” With a horrid gestation period behind me, I do now. I’m still a bit incredulous how some of my vocabulary space is being eaten up with the words “water hammer.” Do you know what it is? When your PRV valve (more new vocab for me) goes bad, the pressure in your home’s water lines goes berserk, and they bang and rattle and…

There are certain moments conducive to particular conversations. Dinnertime conversations with the family are good environments to check on grades, friends, and upcoming events. End of the day pillow talk is a good time for Sherry and me to catch up on parenting woes and wins. As a waitress refills my coffee, there’s a moment when I can verbally check on her as well. My son-in-law picked a perfect time and place to ask for my daughter’s hand in marriage.…

Thanksgiving has come and gone. So has crazy cousin-in-law, Tom. You probably have one of these kin folk too. Tom is the guy who’s sports team are exactly opposite yours. Tom is the engrafted family member who beats everyone at trivia. Tom is the relative with personality and all the latest tech toys. This year, Tom was touting his new iphone 6+. Have you seen these monsters… the iphone 6+, that is? I’m fairly sure new pairs of Levi’s will…

Does God get butterflies? I’m not asking does God MAKE butterflies. Does He GET them? You know… those fluttery feelings connecting stomach with a palpitating heart. Some might call it “getting nervous.” Please don’t slam my theology to the ground for seemingly forgetting the omnipotence, omniscient, and omnipresent ways of the Almighty. But, as a loving, emotion-emitting Father — does God get butterflies? Last night my 13-year-old son, Michael, played in his middle school talent show. (CHECK IT OUT HERE!)…

  Do you remember the Super Bowl commercial of Amazon.com? It suggested how, sooner than later, many of our packages would be delivered to our front door by drones. Now my 16-year-old wants a drone video camera that can fly above the clouds and stream live video to her computer. Government officials are claiming this is illegal activity and should not be left to the common man… or teenager. 3-D printers are going beyond eye-popping images requiring goofy sunglasses to…

      Last Sunday, there was an exuberant, capacity crowd at the 9 a.m. service. We sang “set the church on fire” and “set us on fire” with great abandonment. By 9:30, the fire alarms were sounding and the Cobb Country fire trucks were en route. To make matters worse, as the auditorium was emptying, there was visible smoke coming from the ceiling just above the coffee dispensers. What in THE world? Back in the children’s areas, awesome volunteers…