Yesterday we visited the U.S.S. Midway, a retired Navy aircraft carrier docked in the San Diego Bay. After it was retired in the 1990s, it was restored and converted to a floating museum of Naval aviation history. Our tour took us through the berthing areas, where the more than 4000 men lived during their 8-month […]
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A primer for dining with Dad’s friends from work
Recently we connected with a friend of mine, whom I hadn’t seen for a while, for dinner. During the drive to dinner, my kids asked a lot of questions… good questions about etiquette, manners, and what is appropriate at such a gathering. Here’s how I answered them: What should we order? Ask our host for […]
Four things I learned while ocean fishing about raising my teenage sons
It was just a few minutes after 6:30am and our boat pushed out from the dock. We were headed out of the harbor at San Diego on the Dolphin for a half day of fishing. It was chilly, and we were glad we opted for jeans and shoes rather than shorts and sandals like the […]
Review: In the Presence of My Enemies
I can recall my first days sleeping in a bunk, inside basic shelter, within the confines of a guarded compound in the Dominican Republic. I remember the strange sounds, the distant celebratory gunfire, and lying awake wondering how safe we really were. It’s a question every missionary faces, no matter how long they serve. But […]
Easter Barney and a lesson for the Church
On Easter morning I grabbed a cup of coffee and sat on the couch with my one-year-old nephew to catch a classic episode of Barney. He had his sippy of milk and a snack of Cheerios and Life cereal. I just had the coffee. It was a great episode, something about telling the truth and […]