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The loudest usually know the least

ECHOES FROM THE LOAFERS’ CLUB MEETING I applied for a job at a convenience store. They asked me where I see myself in five years. What did you tell them? In a mirror. DRIVING BY BRUCE’S DRIVE I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I...

With all my, a modern day parable

Let me introduce you to Roger. Roger is efficient. His days run seamlessly and he likes it that way. When his phone alarm rings at 5:30 AM, he is up and ready. Thanks to his programmable coffeemaker, he drinks his freshly brewed coffee at 5:37. He's already into treadmill routine by 5:45. He...

Rounding up cows

ECHOES FROM THE LOAFERS’ CLUB MEETING What’s wrong? I lost another ball today. You should give up bowling. DRIVING BY BRUCE’S DRIVE I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. It blew my whiskers off. A lot of farmland changed hands in...

Looking back on a year of growth

As we move through the final weeks of the school year, there is a noticeable shift across our schools. Classrooms are wrapping up projects and final units. Concerts, competitions, celebrations, and graduation preparations fill the calendar. Students and staff are beginning to reflect on how far...

Ascension and return

So when they had come together, they asked Him, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will...

Bewildered by the day

ECHOES FROM THE LOAFERS’ CLUB MEETING I see you walking most days. I walk every day. Nietzsche said, “All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking.” I had a great thought while seeing you walk. Instead of walking 10,000 steps a day, I’m taking 100 steps a day for 100 days...

Paris syndrome of the heart

My wife Laura and I had a wonderful vacation in France a few years ago. The trip was so much more than I hoped for. Paris was cleaner than I expected. Parisians were nicer than I expected. Even the food was better than I expected. Everything about this trip exceeded my expectations. It was the...

The results speak for themselves

ECHOES FROM THE LOAFERS’ CLUB MEETING Did you notice the notice? I noticed the notice. Did you notice it wasn’t worth noticing? I noticed. DRIVING BY BRUCE’S DRIVE I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. Spring brings high school...

Finding similar responsibilities

As a young person, one memory that has always stayed with me is hearing about a new startup in my hometown. The first 5-8 employees were extremely committed to its success. They also had a reputation for having fun and working well together toward their common goal. The town watched the company...

What rhymes with orange?

ECHOES FROM THE LOAFERS’ CLUB MEETING My doctor told me to eat more jelly doughnuts. Are you sure the doctor told you to do that? Well, he said, "Cut back on the ice cream," but I knew what he meant. DRIVING BY BRUCE’S DRIVE I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass...