Is Love Debatable?
I get amused at my 18-year-old grandson because, from all his four years of speech and debate experience with the NCFCA (National Christian Forensics & Communications Association), he can sure hold his own when it comes to debating an issue with someone. I was completely entertained when I watched his dad and him debate the…
The Power of Adversity
I’m taking a little “Nana” moment to celebrate my grandson’s winning 1st Place in his Original Oratory Speech at the NCFCA National Championships this weekend. Out of 1000s of students from 45 states, competing in 65 preliminary tournaments, 500 students made it to Nationals. Payton’s win is truly a tribute to his diligence, hard work,…
Do Your Best…..God Will Do the Rest
You know it’s gonna’ be a great day when everyone is up and at ’em, prayers said together over the day that awaited us, supplies all loaded in the car (no need to do a U-turn because we forgot something), and we were on time for the day’s events. And, a great day it turned…
Blessing in Disguise
I love being a judge at the NCFCA (National Christian Forensics and Comunications Association) Speech & Debate competitions. This is my second year to be a judge and I am continually impressed by these highly skilled and astute young people. The process includes days of rounds of speeches and debates in specific categories. Yesterday I…
The World is Your Oyster
Day 169 of Photo Inspiration – The World is Your Oyster That saying implies that the world is laid out before us like a plate of oysters needing only to be pried open to be enjoyed, perhaps with a pearl as a prize. It’s all the opportunities that await us when we take the limits…
Journey. Adventure. Wander.
Day 168 of Photos Inspirations — Journey. Adventure. Wander. On the road back home today. What a great week we’ve had in Minnesota. Without a doubt, hanging with the grandkids, being a part of their lives and celebrating the foundations that are being laid in their future is one of my greatest joys. Payton was…