All Secure
Last week’s post highlighted some of the technical changes facing web designers, bloggers, and those who run web-based businesses. My first look into the changes overwhelmed me, and initial estimates to include encryption for the NicholsNotes family of sites seemed out of reach. Ouch! Was this the end? Would I be making another career change […]
Big Bother is Watching
First, let me calm the grammar snobs by stating that the title is intentional, not a misspelling. If you have online accounts (Facebook, Twitter and such) you have no doubt been swamped in recent days with a deluge of emails touting privacy updates. My apologies, but this post covers the privacy updates for both nicholsnotes.com […]
Essential Oils for Men
My wife has discovered essential oils. Her collection of bottles reminds me of my older brother’s childhood chemistry set, but most of what Shawn mixes has a better aroma than Rick’s stink bombs. I am learning not to complain much about aches and pains. Shawn will chase me around the house with her oil bottle […]
Catching Fish
Anyone can fish. All one needs is a pole, a string, a bobber, and a hook of some type. The correct bait helps. And some knowledge of how fish operate might yield a greater degree of success. My brother, Jeff, was an excellent fisherman with trout being his primary target. He loved trout fishing, and […]
No One Answered
For reasons we may never know God sometimes allows us to trek through periods of life where we may wonder if our prayers are even permeating the ceiling much less reaching His ears. We pray and pray yet the answer or guidance we so desperately seek elude us. In those moments doubts and questions flow […]
A Bit of Heaven
The editor of a magazine asked me to submit an article on joy for her consideration. Of late, with many life circumstances crowding my space, joy seems elusive. Perhaps a study on the topic is just what I need to remind myself of how joy works and what my part should be in achieving it. […]