Life lessons and CFC’s 50th anniversary celebration
CFC’s celebration of their 50th anniversary got me thinking about the impact their children’s musicals had on me.
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Evansville Purple WHO? Oh, and where’s Evansville?
This post about the University of Evansville Purple Aces Men’s Basketball Team contains affiliate links. That means I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on the appropriate links. You can learn more in my Disclosure Policy. As always, thank you for your support. The Purple Aces: a family affair. I know I’ve mentioned it…
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Evansville | Family | food | memories
My road trip to the West Side Nut Club with Aiden
For almost 100 years, something magical has happened on Evansville’s West Side during the first full week of October. It’s so magical, in fact, that many former Evansville residents (Evansvillians? Evansvilleites? Lamascoans?) move heaven and earth to make pilgrimage to the Pocket City’s West Side in order to participate in this annual tradition. Legend has…
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Life lessons from preschool
When I was little, my mom saw an ad in the local paper about a new preschool starting at Willow Road Baptist Church. Mom believed it was time for me to start my preschool career, so she picked up our rotary phone and called the church office. Mom talked to the preacher’s wife, who was…
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10 bands I’ve seen (one is a lie)
A few weeks ago, it seemed like everyone and their brother posted a list on facebook: 10 Bands I’ve Seen in Concert (1 is a lie). You know this list. Right? The poster shares the names of ten bands he or she has seen live and in concert. One of the ten is a bald-faced…
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I FINALLY saw Bon Jovi in concert
This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Learn more in my Disclosure Policy. As always, thank you for your support. Once upon a time, not so long ago… It’s no secret that I lived under a rock for a long time when…
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A high ropes course and ministry [aka Thanks, Todd Bussey]
I’ve shared this story on several occasions in several different ways. I don’t think I’ve ever shared it here. Todd Bussey might be tired of it. But I’m not. And I’ve decided that it is altogether fitting to share it today as we wish Todd countless blessings as he begins the next chapter of his…
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Why cast iron makes me think of David Rinehart
One of the few bright spots from my middle school experience was my involvement in Boy Scouts. Scouting had a huge impact on my life because of the adults who were there to mentor me. We also had a great group of older Scouts who would guide us and teach us. One of those older…
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Just a boy and a dream about a motorcycle
When I was very young – probably five or six – my Uncle Don had a motorcycle. One day, I got to ride that motorcycle. This is the same Uncle Don who was me when I saw The Empire Strikes Back for the first time, for those of you who are keeping score. I don’t remember…
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AT-ATs and an unfortunate newspaper delivery accident
I was a paperboy throughout Middle School and High School. Every afternoon, I delivered the Evansville Press, our now-defunct local afternoon paper, to approximately 100 houses in my area. Except Sunday. I delivered the Evansville Courier & Press early in the morning every Sunday. It was quite an experience. It taught me responsibility. It taught…