Tag Archives: illustration

Different Strokes

Posted on November 3, 2014 by jesustrek

I was busy typing this morning when I happened to look up at the screen and noticed that I was typing nonsense. (Some people might argue that everything I type is nonsense, but that is another matter.) I happened to … Continue reading →

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Concentrate

Posted on November 1, 2014 by jesustrek

A poor golfer once spent an afternoon at a fancy country club, where he enjoyed the luxury of a complimentary caddy. As usual, he played a terrible game. After it was over, he pointed to a lake on the course … Continue reading →

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Casual Observer

Posted on October 31, 2014 by jesustrek

I just finished my fourth season of watching high school girls’ volleyball, and I still don’t know a whole lot about the game. I enjoy the competition, and I get to support the local athletes and visit with their parents … Continue reading →

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Being Remembered

Posted on October 29, 2014 by jesustrek

Poet Maya Angelou said: “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” There is a lot of truth to that. If we want to be remembered, … Continue reading →

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Bad Company

Posted on October 28, 2014 by jesustrek

The newspaper ad read: Free puppies to a good home. 1/2 Cocker Spaniel. Other 1/2 sneaky neighbor’s dog. A lot of harm can come from a bad influence in your life. It pays to be careful about the company you … Continue reading →

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Change of Schedule

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jesustrek

The NCAA has made a special exception to allow the Mount St. Joseph’s women’s basketball team to move its season opener up to November 2. The reason for this change is to give Lauren Hill a chance to play in … Continue reading →

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Following Royalty

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jesustrek

The Detroit Lions are in London preparing to play an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. Center Dominic Raiola was asked Wednesday if he followed the royals at all. He answered, “I looked it up this morning just … Continue reading →

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Questionable Intentions

Posted on October 22, 2014 by jesustrek

I had to laugh when I saw the sign to the right. It serves to illustrate how we might not always have the purist of motives. Sometimes we try to deceive ourselves into thinking we have good intentions, when we … Continue reading →

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Still In Need of Advice

Posted on October 20, 2014 by jesustrek

My kindergarten teacher from many years ago spoke to me as she walked her dog past my house recently. She said, “It’s a bit cool today, isn’t it?” “Yes, it is”, I replied. As she continued on her way, she … Continue reading →

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Balanced Reporting

Posted on October 17, 2014 by jesustrek

You have to be careful where you get your news, because much of what we read and hear is filtered through the worldview of those who report it. It is difficult to find a source of news that is truly … Continue reading →

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