Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Perfection sounds like a noble goal, but it’s unattainable this side of heaven. Shooting for it leads to frustration. I aim for progress. Did I do better today than I did yesterday? Did I avoid making the same mistakes? Did … Continue reading →

Tour the Illinois Railway Museum. Tour the McHenry County Historical Museum. Watch a tournament at the Norge Ski Jump. 1 2 Walk Richardson’s Corn Maze. Tour the Volo Auto Museum. Go to a concert at the Woodstock Opera House. 1 2 Go … Continue reading →

Last summer I bought a deep-fried Snickers at the local summer carnival and so began a tradition. This year I was determined to try a deep-fried Twinkie. I had a choice of booths from which to purchase it, but when … Continue reading →

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. All good. But … Continue reading →

Imagine a rich uncle just died and left you his huge estate. This amazing house is out west, nestled in a beautiful mountain valley overlooking a lake. It has everything you’ve ever dreamed of and a lot more. A lawyer … Continue reading →