The paths to success are so often painful ones. I wasn’t born with a silver spoon nor were most of the friends I have. I was talking with a co-worker today and admitted that I had been feeling kind of cynical lately, even depressed a bit. They surprised me when they admitted feeling similar. The [...]
North Phoenix Vineyard Church recently completed their new auditorium. Over the past twenty years, the church had grown to five worship services, two on Saturday and three on Sunday. With the new auditorium, they are now able to hold worship service for up to 2500 people in each of the present three services … comfortably. [...]
As 2010 begins, everyone usually spends time reflecting, setting, goals, joining health clubs, etc. Last year, I saw a blog post by Chris Brogan describing his preference for setting the tone for the new year by choosing three words that reflect his focus for the coming year. I really liked that idea. My three words [...]
Facebook pictures of my 2009 I really can’t begin to explain all the stuff of 2009 relative to my blog and lack of attention to it! Much of the fact that my previous last post was JULY of 2009 results from a few things. First, I began working on a masters degree in adult education [...]
The Arizona Cardinals are going to the Super Bowl! And the WORD is …. The Bird. — The Trashmen: Surfin’ Bird addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fphilladden.com%2F2009%2F01%2F21%2Fsuper-bowl-has-gone-to-the-birds%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Super+Bowl+has+Gone+to+THE+BIRDS’; addthis_pub = ”;
Now here’s a bumper sticker that really sums up, in my opinion, the truth of this election — unfortunately. I can remember every election since the early 60s. Kennedy, LBJ (for the USA), Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Clinton, Bush, and Bush. It’s not about the parties any more. We’re screwed. I was driving up the [...]
My daughter graduated today from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. It is significant for me in many ways, some that I really don’t have words for. She is only the second member in the family to ever accomplish it. There is obvious pride in her. I am having a hard [...]
