Will one of you please throw another log on the campfire. I want to share with you a grizzly tale of the hardships of winter travel in the early days of the settlement of the central mountain country of the … Continue reading
The Little Boy Who Cried Wolf Is Not A Fairy Tale. It Is A Very Real And True Story About Life. For the past fifteen years I have been reading to small children, grades K through 6, on the first … Continue reading
You’ve heard it said that experience is the best teacher. That is definitely a true statement,…but it can better be said that evaluated experience is the best teacher. It has been my personal evaluated experience that far too many candidates … Continue reading
When I was a small boy, somewhere in the neighborhood of the sixth or seventh grade in school, I received one of the most wanted Christmas presents I ever had…a complete chemistry set. It was big, it was beautiful, and … Continue reading
I want to share with you a most touching and sensitive topic of discussion that strikes at the heart of the causes of your personal relationships and friendships with other people. The circle of close friendships and relationships that surrounds … Continue reading
Do not follow where the path may lead–go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. “Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it.’ ” Isaiah 30 : 21 … Continue reading
When I was a youngster in grades one through four, within the public elementary school system, I was a very poor and uninterested reader. My attention level was very low and as a consequence, I did not retain very much … Continue reading
In 1830 the whole Oregon Country was inhabited by roving bands of Indians who were constantly at war with each other. The most powerful of these Indian tribes were the Nez Perces who lived in what is now northeastern Oregon … Continue reading
People everywhere are playing the game of life. They are attempting to do great things, achieve the highest results and receive their commensurate rewards. They want to win the victory and be given all the attendant recognition. Most folks definitely … Continue reading
As a small child growing up in a wonderful, loving, caring, and nurturing home with two incredible and totally involved parents, I can recall hearing a familiar saying from both of my parents on a very regular basis. The saying … Continue reading
