Monthly Archives: January 2013
Another One Bites the Dust
Years ago, while traveling in Bolivia, I made the observation that our bus seemed full-to-capacity…yet the driver continued receiving more passengers. A missionary explained with a laugh…this is typical, affordable transportation in poor Andes Mountain cities. Wierd Al Yankovich twisted … Continue reading
Ready For Hillary?
Yep, that’s right she’s running for President of the United States of America…to which my husband commented…”that’s more likely than a Victoria’s Secret Modeling career!” “Ready for Hillary” is the start-up slogan…introduced yesterday afternoon by two PACs prepared to “work … Continue reading
Baby-Lift
In 1975, nurse LeAnn Thieman was a willing participant in a daring baby rescue. Three hundred Vietnamese orphans were prepared for flights, out of their war torn country, to new adoptive homes abroad. The first “baby-lift” crashed, killing half of all … Continue reading
All-Time High
Friday, the Wilshire 5000, a reliable measure of the stock market, closed at an all-time high. Market Watch reporter, Jill Schlesinger, exclaimed, “We deserve this!” This nation deserves a lot of things…but probably not financial success! It interests me that the Stock Market … Continue reading
Happy Anniversary Baby
My husband and I are approaching our fortieth wedding anniversary. It seems like “just yesterday” that we were teens, dating and looking towards a future together. Today marks another fortieth anniversary…one to mourn, not celebrate. The Abortion community produced a … Continue reading
Puneby
As a very young boy, Carey was abandoned under a bridge. His severely clubbed feet and scoliosis made him an outcast in India. Christians invited him into their home, where he helped our infant daughter, and eventually met us. After … Continue reading
Bad Taste
Thai elephant digestive systems are used to enhance the flavor of the world’s most unusual coffee. This may not be your “cup”…but it’s in high demand, even at $500 a pound! Last spring, a boycot was called against the Pepsi … Continue reading
