I read this poem at my father’s memorial service July 16, 2022.
Though my dad’s life can’t be summed so quickly
If penned, his stories would take pages stacked thickly
But still I will say
Some words on this day
To share with you what made him tick….…
Michael Allen Rose, 68, of Vassar, Michigan – a beloved husband, father, teacher, and servant – died while visiting his happy place at a family cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan, May 29, 2022.
His last trip began with a happy heart because of his rapid recovery from knee replacement surgery.…
I changed my iPod’s name to Titanic. It’s syncing now.
England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.
Haunted French pancakes give me the crepes.
This girl today said she recognized me from the Vegetarians Club, but I’d swear I’ve never met herbivore. …
Here are our official engagement photos! Check them out!…
A community center Thanksgiving meal was mostly prepared and ready to go, except for one missing ingredient – cranberry sauce.
This year’s Thanksgiving meal at the Anna Louise Inn shelter led and sponsored by Crossroads Church had a nice spread of food: turkey, gravy, rolls, stuffing, mashed potato, pumpkin pie, green beans, and soft drinks.…
Some ASCII art for your amusement
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This is my first album that I’ve produced. While it’s not professional quality, and I have no formal training in music, recording, or producing, I have a joy and passion for music! I wanted to give “my firstfruits” to God, so this album contains songs that are peaceful, calming, and songs that speak of God, and the desires of my heart.…
Starting around 2010, I developed some health issues. I was travelling for work with IBM at the time and noticed random rashes that would come and go, but also consistent stomach pains. It got to the point where I would feel queasy eating or drinking anything – even water!…
I don’t usually post about books…but when I do…
Describe your bookshelf (or wherever it is you keep your books-it doesn’t actually have to be a shelf!) and where you got it from:
I built my bookshelf in 8th grade in woodshop.…