Tag Archives: People

Coming and Going: Flying the Friendly Skies

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Joe Owens

Have you ever noticed those whispy white or gray lines that criss cross our skies? You know what I mean, the jet contrails that remain after a plane full of travelers has made their way above our heads. I have … Continue reading →

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Blogging Challenge – Meet My Spouse (Girlfriend/Boyfriend/Mate)

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Joe Owens

NOTE: This is my second try with this post. I am re-running it for two reasons: (1) I think we all can do a fair job of highlighting the one who inspries us. (2) I committed to a post every … Continue reading →

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2012 Belize Mission Trip – Something New

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Joe Owens

While we were busy preparing for the Night of Encouragement where we took several sets of parents out to a local restaurant for a meal and time of encouraging them in their parenting we had the opportunity to visit the … Continue reading →

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Blogging Challenge – Meet My Spouse (Girlfriend/Boyfriend/Mate)

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Joe Owens

I like the way others including Tilda Swift come up with imaginative ways to inspire others to add to the conversation on WordPress with creative challenge prompts. It not only broadens the scope of posts, it allows us to get to know … Continue reading →

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Belize Trip 2012 – Shoe Box Ministry – It’s All About the Kids

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Joe Owens

  But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 19:14 KJV. And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch … Continue reading →

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Swift Blogging Challenge – Part Two

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Joe Owens

This is my second of five challenge responses to Tilda Swift’s blogging challenge. I hope you find these interesting and I encourage you to join in the challenge. If not, at least comment on mine. Does the feeling of guilt … Continue reading →

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Best Annuals for Hanging Baskets

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Joe Owens

I love flowers. It is a love taught to me by my mother and other members of my family. The vibrant colors just act as some kind of natural stimulant to my brain. When my corporate job was eliminated in … Continue reading →

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The Day Goofy Ate My Son

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Joe Owens

This is a semi-true tale of my son’s experience when we visited the Disney Parks in the spring of 2007. My son loves Goofy more than any other Disney character. He made the purchase of the hat shown here as … Continue reading →

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Is New York Marathon Appropriate in Wake of Superstorm Sandy?

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Joe Owens

Here is the picture postcard version of the largest city in the United States of America. Up until Monday evening anyone who visited the city could take in many wonderful sights and sounds as they traveled through the five boroughs … Continue reading →

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My Operation Christmas Child Experience – Offering a Christmas gift to children around the world through a simple shoe box

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Joe Owens

476 “gifts of love” ready for the Sunday morning dedication service. Do you want to make a difference in the world? You can, without shelling out a tremendous amount of cash. It can be done with as little as $15. … Continue reading →

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Frankenstorm – When weather wants the spotlight

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Joe Owens

Will we see a Halloween storm to remember? Well the Weather Channel is always playing Chicken Little with any large scale storm, whether it be a Tornado Outbreak like the one that spawned several Tornadoes in the Spring of 2011 … Continue reading →

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The Bunny-Plosion for our Operation Christmas Child shoe box capaign in 2008

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Joe Owens
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