by Mike Hicks | Jan 13, 2021 | Direction
Yes, you can decide to skip a trip altogether. There are many movie comedies about children not wishing to go along on the family vacation. The children resist but are forced to go along for what turns out to be a series of calamities. Of course, with movies, it all...
by Mike Hicks | Jan 6, 2021 | Direction
January 6 marks the visit of the Magi on the Christian calendar. These travelers made the journey from their homeland to pay honor to the new-born king. With their visit, Christmas ends, and Epiphany begins. The season of Epiphany invites us into the journey with...
by Mike Hicks | Dec 16, 2020 | Direction
I have cleaned out my container garden following the recent freezing weather. Hoses have been put away, and the drip irrigation for the flower beds has been disconnected and covers placed over the outside faucets. Lisa’s pansies have been fertilized and look...
by Mike Hicks | Nov 11, 2020 | Direction
I have never planted cabbage before, so I am not sure what to expect. The plants grew like crazy at first, but they now seem to be just sitting around. I guess as long as they are green, all will be okay. I have planted broccoli before and gotten zero...
by Mike Hicks | Nov 4, 2020 | Direction, Thankfulness
I often feel that the first week of November is the call to the starting blocks of a sprint. There are just two months left in the year and so much to squeeze into them. We have Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, financial campaigns, and all of the regular stuff....
by Mike Hicks | Oct 21, 2020 | Direction
My wife and I had the opportunity to spend the weekend on the coast of Mississippi. We enjoyed the view of the beach and the water from our hotel room. I noticed a contrast with the beauty as I did my daily three to four-mile walks. The edges of the road and...
