It’s either an obsession or a display of wisdom—I’m not sure which. But when I clear the table from one meal, I generally go ahead and set it for the next meal. This began because Sunday mornings inevitably seemed to…
Of Hospitals, Healing, and Helpful Hints
Sometimes you learn things from the good stuff that happens. Other times you view something and think, “I want to remember never to let that happen, to make someone feel that way, to do—that!” In still other moments, you want…
The Joy of Giving
The Captain’s Corner I had the blessing of wonderful Christian parents who taught me early on the privilege of giving to God. With a weekly allowance of one dollar, I would receive ten dimes from my dad. He would say,…
Cleaning Day
My mom cleans her home every Thursday morning. Like clockwork. And it shows. Her home is always ready for guests, and it always feels freshly cleaned. She keeps it tidy and “touched up” throughout the week. My home is clean.…
Of Training and Spiritual Growth
The Captain’s Corner In my thirty-six years with the airline it seemed that I never stopped training. There was initial training (when I first hired on to fly). There was recurrent training (at least once a year and often twice…