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The Musings of an Old Man

At 64, I’m entering what I call the teenage years of old-manism. The Musings of an Old Man is a new series about looking back, looking ahead, and thinking about what really matters in faith, family, work, finances, fitness, friends, and fun.

August 4, 2011

Terri Said There’d Be Days Like This

Today has been quite a day. If I am honest, I did not handle it very well. If you asked my family they would agree…
August 2, 2011

How do I Become Content?

William Barcley records an interesting insight about contentment. According to Barcley 100 years ago parishioners went to their clergy and looked for advice about how to deal with…
July 31, 2011

What if I Don’t Seek Contentment?

All this talk about contentment may leave you (and me for that matter) wondering if it is really worth it. Maybe I can just avoid…
July 30, 2011

Is it Really Possible to be Content?

Paul is in prison and is writing the Bible. I don’t know about you but if I am in prison I am pretty sure I…

The Musings of an Old Man