When I was in third grade, there was a kid named Mario. Most people had a Mario in their class growing up. He was the local bully and he liked to pick on other kids. He always hung out with these two guys, just like you see in the movies. I don’t know what their names were, but they were like his goon squad; a … Continue reading Unexpected Places
Christmas is only two days away! I don’t know about you, but this year Christmas seemed to come up on me even faster than before. At first I thought it was going to be a long wait since it seemed like the Christmas season started even BEFORE the end of October. I remember seeing Christmas candy in the stores before we even had Halloween. But … Continue reading Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus – Waiting Part 3 of 3
Opening presents on Christmas morning was always the best when I was a kid. The joy that came from unwrapping presents, checking out what Santa put in my stocking, playing with all my new stuff that was great. The worst part was waiting for my parents to get up…specifically my mom. My mom had a hard and fast rule about NOT getting up early on … Continue reading Are We There Yet? – Waiting Part 1 of 3
One of my favorites was Space Ace. It was like a cartoon that you were a part of. The further you advanced in the game, the more of the story and the animation you were allowed to see. Of course, they never made it easy and so quarter after quarter after quarter of my allowance would go into these pretty blinking machines. I probably spent … Continue reading Mr. and Mrs. Couch Potato – Waiting Part 2 of 3
Walt Disney once said that the kind of people who should be employed by his company would be “people who give, who like to bring delight to other people, and therefore gain pleasure and satisfaction for themselves.” Disney knew that the key to good service was to have a heart for others and that those who delighted in bringing happiness to others would be key … Continue reading Service With a Smile – The Disney Way
Expert on prime rib, I am not, but I have convinced MANY people to eat at Lawry’s. No one I know has walked away disappointed. Located right on Restaurant Row in Beverly Hills, Lawry’s is simply the best prime rib restaurant EVER. From the moment they walk you to your table to the moment you leave, everything is impressive. Not only do they have the … Continue reading Why Witness? – Part 5 of 5 in the Why Church? series
