You may or may not recall that a couple of months ago I came out in a big way in support of Medicare Advantage Plans.  And, considering my health condition of recovering from cancer treatment, …

Ginnie had been after me for some time to get new hearing aids.  I put it off until after we could see some results from my cancer treatment.  I can't handle too many issues at once.  …

I know now the reason why I've been sick for so long.  It's given me more time, empathy and sincerity in my prayers for the healing of others.  Since my “Power of Prayer” column …

Ginnie and I were lucky enough to score a couple of tickets for the number 16 Iowa State/Iowa football game in Ames.  The seats were on the 20 yard line, upper level.  There's not a bad …

I pray for a number of people.  My main prayer time is early in the morning during my prayer and meditation hour, but I may stop occasionally during the day and silently or out loud pray for …

Ginnie was a long time shopping at Walmart, like four hours.  I was wondering, “What's taking her so long?” When she finally got home she was all flustered.  “Has Walmart …

Wanna solution for being miserable?  Read Victor Hugo's “Les Miserables.”  English Translation: “The Miserables” or “The Wretcheds.”  Hugo's …

I've been struggling with nausea ever since cancer treatment began, which is over a year ago.  And I'm sick of it!  LOL. Of course, the docs have given me nausea medication, two different …

All the pretty balloons reminds me of the title of Cormac McCarthy's book, “All the Pretty Horses.”  Going to the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Indianola was never a bucket list item, …

Ginnie and I support the arts, like the sky supports lightning, or the earth life.  We have four main local artists we collect, and many of lesser quantity, not talent.  We only have so …

Bill was one of the old friends I looked up while Ginnie and I were in Loveland, Colorado.  He had pretty much disappeared from the scene, like a rainbow come and gone.  The phone number I …

In looking for the address of an old friend in Loveland (Land of Love), Colorado, Ginnie and I drove right by the old AA building where I sobered up 35 years ago.  I had forgotten where the AA …