Latin (tem-pu̇s-ˈfü-git): Time Flies
On the road by about 9:39am. A bit of a surprise start as we’re driving in a bit of a snow squall off and on all the way to Kenora. Pretty uneventful drive except for a couple of deer running across the road, thankfully I spotted them well in advance and just slowed a bit Read More …
We had Easton and Clark for the weekend, which was a lot of fun. Part of the weekend was a “guys” trip to Fort Whyte Alive for some outdoor activities on a very warm and sunny Saturday afternoon. I was interested in the geese, but the boys were way more interested in the ice, water Read More …
As it starts to warm up a bit lots of the family are starting to think of the lake. Apparently so is Apple photos.
Strength is the ability to maintain a hold of oneself. It’s being the person who never gets mad, who cannot be rattled, because they are in control of their passions—rather than controlled by their passions.
Recently, a friend gave me several paper maps of one of my favorite places, Lake of the Woods. I find something quite pleasurable and almost magical about looking at paper maps and wondering what it would be like to explore over here or over there and how would I get there. Plus there is a Read More …
Though the time may feel long, the days are short till He comes to take us home, to be forever with Him. Our house is almost ready, and the bridegroom’s return is getting closer by the day.
Just like the Willie Nelson song, we’re on the road again, this time with Parker & Easton and heading out for a day adventure to the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre. Similar to the trip with their brothers Dane and Clark, I’ve produced a short video of the event. “Bruce” is waiting for you!
“Don’t get caught up in the horror of Jesus’ murder, instead, embrace the extravagance of His love for you. ” A thought from today’s reading (Day 1) that impacted me. https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/13778-one-on-one-100-days-with-jesus-passion
“Pass through this brief patch of time in harmony with nature, and come to your final resting place gracefully, just as a ripened olive might drop, praising the earth that nourished it and grateful to the tree that gave it growth.” —MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 4.48.2
When your efforts are not directed at a cause or a purpose, how will you know what to do day in and day out? “Let all your efforts be directed to something, let it keep that end in view. It’s not activity that disturbs people, but false conceptions of things that drive them mad.” —SENECA, Read More …