So I am sitting in a hotel across the street from the hospital, typing with my forefinger on my trusty iPad. The fact that I am doing so means that the surgery turned out to be an outpatient procedure, which is what we in our household call “ fun beans.” I didn’t have to stay …
And So Prayer Is Appreciated
I want to thank all of you for the outpouring of support since I announced that I needed to have a small cancerous tumor removed from my left jaw. We really appreciate your kindness. The tumor is back near the ear, and its removal won’t affect the beard, or so the doctor says. Our next …
The Obedience of Cancer
Introduction: If God governs the world—as He does—then this means that all things must be obedient to Him. But there is another side to this, leaving us with an antimony. We know for a fact that we live in a sinful world, which means that there are entities and individuals that are disobedient to God. …
Just Sayin’ . . .
I have a friend here in Moscow who knows of some possible programming opportunities. That being the case, why shouldn’t you be aware of them? They are currently hiring both inexperienced & experienced C/C++ programmers, and offer the best programming salaries in the Moscow/Pullman area. Company prospects look good for at least the next two …
Gray Havens at Wordsmithy
The good folks coordinating Wordsmithy have added The Gray Havens to the lineup. They will be performing a kick-off Wordsmithy concert on Wednesday September 20th, along with teaching a couple of workshops the following day. And of course, we will have our regulars on tap as well. The concert of course is free for Wordsmithy attendees, which …
You Get the Idea That Reading Is Prized There
If you are interested — and why would you not be? — a link is here.
Wordsmithy is Wordsmithying Along
So then folks, allow me direct your attention to our Wordsmithy writers workshop, expected to arrive this September 20th through the 22nd. Our early bird registration deadline is tomorrow, so run on over and register here. Of course if you can’t make the deadline this workshop is still well worth your extra pennies. This year, …
Mere Gratitude
So it is time for a more expansive update on how Nate is doing, along with an expression of our profound gratitude. “Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits” (Ps. 103:2). Nate had his surgery last Tuesday. We reported on all of that at the time, but here are some …
Yes, I Know About the Stupid Ads
Don’t panic. They will be gone soon. It happened on this wise. My comments hosting company is Disqus, and they recently decided that if you did not subscribe to a paying account, they would put ads up on the formerly free accounts. As much as I value and esteem the comments made here, I did …
Prayers Greatly Appreciated
Update: Thursday morning Just visited Nate this morning with the kids again. He is feeling and looking a bit better. Updates will continue to be posted here, under this head, but not so frequently. We are leaving this morning to drive the kids back to Idaho, and Ben and Bekah are arriving this morning to …


