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Review – Getting Things Done
Getting Things Done Written by: David Allen Publisher: Penguin Papers, papers, papers. Projects, to-do lists, things you want to do someday, phone calls to make, appointments to go to. Just how are we supposed to keep all this straight in our minds and not forget something important? How can we control the paper monster that threatens to take over? With all the things we must do each day, we need a system that we can rely upon. May I introduce you to an author that has been successful in coaching many executives to a clearer mind and workstation? David Allen has written the 267 page long book Getting Things Done. …
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Sunday Inspiration
The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy? – Amos 3:8
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The Varied Pursuits of Children
Isn’t it so delightful watching your children explore their interests? You never know what will grab their attention. Although all of my boys love the outdoors & boy things, their interests are varied. Even if they all enjoy the same activity, the levels of their intensity may not be the same. Here are a few things that I have thought of that my boys have shown enthusiasm for over the years: boxing fencing (this was peaked by our Middle Ages Study) hunting archery rock climbing (be still my pounding heart!) hiking the Grand Canyon (one of my sons has now done it twice; he went down & up in one day, one time…
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Beautiful Words of Fanny Crosby
“It seemed intended by the blessed providence of God that I should be blind all my life, and I thank him for the dispensation. If perfect earthly sight were offered me tomorrow I would not accept it. I might not have sung hymns to the praise of God if I had been distracted by the beautiful and interesting things about me.” If I had a choice, I would still choose to remain blind…for when I die, the first face I will ever see will be the face of my blessed Saviour.” – Fanny Crosby 1820-1915
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Chicken & Potato Packets Over Coals
At our elk hunting camp everyone joins together in the evenings for supper. I plan the menu and assign each person what they need to make/bring. If the husbands come without their wives I always assign them foods that require no last-minute preparation. This year I decided to try grilling one night. Now I’m the type to try new recipes on my guests but since I’m making an effort to change that habit, I did practice this at home – once. 🙂 It turned out so well that I felt confident we could do it at camp. I was a little concerned about wrapping the chicken in aluminum foil because of all the negative things I’ve heard aluminum…
