In Other Words with Dave
In the early-2000s I remember our development team staying late one night after work and wrapping everything in their project manager’s workspace in aluminum foil. They wrapped his chair, desk, lamp, monitor, keyboard, mouse, pens, family photos – everything. That was a memorable “Happy Birthday” gag. When I worked in auto design, I remember being…
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Pondering Miracles!
With Christmas almost upon us I’m thinking of miracles, since the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is the Christmas miracle we celebrate. But what do we really know about miracles? Recently, I spoke with a lady whose grown son survived an illness which almost took his life. She called it a true…
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In Other Words with Dave
Well I missed most of this year’s riding season. I just wasn’t feeling up to it. I got in a few rides over to Pops, but mostly the motorcycle I always wanted sat idle in the garage. My preoccupation with motorcycles started with a trip to Europe when I was a kid. I was fascinated…
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Missing Jay
Forty-six years ago God sent me one of my greatest treasures—James Ryan Jones—better known as “Jay.” How could I know this baby boy with Down syndrome and a rare congenital heart disease would forever change my life and the world around me? My heart was and still is completely mesmerized by this sweet son and…
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In Other Words with Dave
Who says you can’t go back? Earlier this month Alison and I took a trip to the Big Apple… You know, New York City. Note to self: no one uses the term Big Apple anymore. We were uptown, downtown, from Riverside Drive to the Brooklyn Bridge. Alison had never been to NYC. I’m sure I…
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Visting Mama
Louise continues to watch over Jay who had emergency surgery in August and is still critically ill in ICU. Louise thanks you for your prayers. This column is from two years ago – a fitting tribute to Louise’s mother who passed away in September. Yesterday, I went to see Mama. I have always enjoyed our…
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In Other Words with Dave
Our loss is your gain. Barely used dining table for sale. Sale forced by… well, let me tell you about it. Last year around this time, Alison started mentioning (let’s be clear – this is NOT nagging) that the holidays were coming up and she didn’t want to serve a special family dinner on folding…
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The COVID Crisis!
Before this story went to print, Jay had to have an emergency abdominal surgery and is in ICU on a ventilator. Prayers for Jay’s recovery! COVID-19! Not something I wanted to experience. I was so careful! I did curbside pickup for groceries and wore a mask if I went into a store. My son, Jay…
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In Other Words with Dave
Alison and I have 2 aging dogs. She has Mac, who is 13, half Havanese and half corn dog. And I have Bailey, 12. She’s mostly Australian Shepherd with some collie – I suspect. Mac stays home during the day. Bailey goes to work with us, she’s actually on the payroll as a Web Paw-ject…
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Visiting Mr. Wilson
While Louise and Jay are recovering from Covid, Louise asked us to publish one of her favorite columns. The Outlook wishes Louise and Jay a speedy recovery. Today as I drove past a nursing home with beautiful crape myrtles blooming at the windows a memory came to me. Years ago, our church developed a program…
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In Other Words with Dave
Buy a building. It will be fun, they said. No, no one really said that. A few years ago, after paying rent to the rent gods for nearly 20 years, I decided to buy a building for Back40 – it seemed like a solid bet. It was an exciting time. I found a nice one,…
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