My wife is a trooper for putting up with me

My wife puts up with a lot.February is the month of love and I have come to a big conclusion. My wife must really love me.I know what you are thinking, “Rick, that is a good thing.” But, I put that love to the test on a daily basis.The newest addition to our family, Teddy, is now a week old.

It has been quite the journey

Over the weekend I planned an ambitious task.We have entered the stage of the basketball season where teams are playing conference tournaments. I had a schedule of four ball games in York and one game in Greeley on Saturday. Could I make it to everything?

Daydreaming . . . so I don’t fall asleep

Do you ever just go on autopilot?I’m not talking about when you are the passenger in the car and you don’t pay attention to where you are. I’m talking about when you are the person behind the wheel.

Electoral certification played a cruel joke

This week our nation moved one step closer to a second Trump Administration.On Monday, Jan. 6, Congress had to certify the results of last November’s election. I’m into that sort of thing, so I watch along online as the House and the Senate counted the electoral vote.

Don’t leave Christmas in December

We are days away from changing over to a new year and putting a new calendar on the wall.Don’t leave Christmas in December. Take it with you into January and beyond.It is so easy to take down the Christmas tree and put all the decorations back into storage.

Christmas through the eyes of a child . . . sort of

Churches all over the nation have been gearing up for Christmas. It is one of the few days where people who may not regularly attend a service will find themselves in a pew.Last weekend our church held the children’s Christmas program, and it went off wonderfully.

Biting the heads off elf cookies and dino nuggets

How do you unwind after a stressful day?Some people like to take bubble baths. Other people go take a nap.Not me. I like to bite the heads off of tasty treats.So, recently I had a particularly stressful day.

Whistling a new tune

I’m walking through the store the other day with Charlie and all the sudden I hear a whistling sound.I look to my right, nothing. I look to my left, still nothing.I shrug it off thinking I am getting a little over-stressed heading into the holiday season. I continue with my shopping.

Smells like Thanksgiving

Smells have a way of bringing back different memories and emotions. They can unlock something in your brain — things long lost and forgotten.Thanksgiving brings many of those smells back for me.Growing up, my family would pile into the family van as soon as we got out of school on Wednesday.

Don’t wait for Thanksgiving to be thankful

What are you thankful for?Next week we will gather around the table and enjoy a feast. It is the one day of the year that it is easy to express thankfulness.But why wait? Thanksgiving comes and goes, but we have plenty to be thankful for every day. Why only give thanks on a holiday?