Author Archives: Scott
The Day My Tan Went Away
A little over two weeks ago I returned from a weeklong Western Caribbean cruise. It was a much-needed break (although it took me a couple days just to get into relaxation mode), and I somehow managed to maintain my weight … Continue reading
Snickers really satisfies – but only when you actually get your hands on one.
This morning on my way to the office I stopped for gas at my usual spot, an Esso station, approximately one mile from where I work. There’s another Esso on my way to work, and it’s an even shorter distance … Continue reading
It's a dirty job, but… (you know the rest)
This weekend we gave my sister and her husband a break and had three of their four kids (we shy away from infants) stay overnight: Ethan (10), Mackenzie (8), Conner (4). Much too early on a Saturday morning, Conner, after … Continue reading
Whee! (Visual Communication)
Are you a parent who’s ever wondered if certain video games are okay for your kid(s)? Check out this video entitled Immersion, by Robbie Cooper, then see how you feel about your cute little vegetable– um… I mean, child. (Caution: … Continue reading
Should I or Shouldn’t I…?
A friend of mine asked, Do you read your Bible at work on a regular basis? (I’m no pastor, but it’s a legitimate question, since I work at a church.) I replied, No, not on a regular basis, but when … Continue reading
Actions Speak Louder Than Words (or Communications through Actions)
In Romans 12, verses 6-8, Paul writes… If you preach, just preach God’s Message, nothing else; if you help, just help, don’t take over; if you teach, stick to your teaching; if you give encouraging guidance, be careful that you … Continue reading
Careful What You Ask For
We’re in the process of adopting a little girl from China. If we travel there to pick up our daughter some time in the fall of 2010, by then the process will have taken well over 4 years. We used … Continue reading
You're Not the Only One
In a brief post on Seth Godin’s Blog, Seth asks, Am I the only one distracted by apostrophes and weird “quoting”? I’m happy to say, no, sir. You’re not the only one. Atrocious grammar, spelling, and what those crazy kids … Continue reading
Changing Lanes, Part 2
How ironic that on the way to work this morning I almost had my front left fender taken off by someone who was… changing lanes. I needed to move one lane over to my left, but since it was full … Continue reading
Changing Lanes
I’ve been driving vehicles for almost 27 years and I’m still learning the ropes. I’ve been communicating with my fellow human beings for much longer… and I’ll be working on that process until the day I die. Lately on my … Continue reading