Month: February 2003

Three years ago I retired from the active work force and accepted retirement as a change of lifestyle. One thing soon became apparent to me. I had, in my working life, placed a separation between my faith in God and … Read more

Has the pitch of some huckster impressed you to the point that you had to have the product they were selling? I remember sending for a combination knife sharpener/glasscutter that would sharpen any knife razor sharp and cut glass into … Read more

I live in a mid-western Canadian city that is very dependent on heavy oil as one of its main resources. There is an upgrader, at the east end of the city, which takes the heavy oil and upgrades it into … Read more

As a child, I can remember learning to tie my shoe. It was difficult for me, and I can remember the joy when I learned how. There is a children's song that expresses this: "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe." I … Read more

On Mondays, I work late, so I go in later. I start to prepare myself by anticipating what likely maelstrom may have occurred in my absence. I prepare my tea, make my sandwiches, and check my bag for my mug. … Read more

A recent incident involving a procedure to eliminate things I don't wish to receive through my e-mail caused even these Daily devotionals not to come through. They'd been "filtered out" — much like sunglasses, suntan lotion, special clothing or a … Read more

I enjoy watching mystery programs on television. I especially love episodes in which a detective goes undercover. It's fascinating that a detective can pretend to be an executive or a waiter or someone else, in order to secretly fulfill another … Read more

An aeronautical engineer would tell us that, on account of its design, a bee should not be able to fly — but it does. The honeybee is the only member of numerous bee species which produces that sweet treat that … Read more