My Personal Blog
I think lots of things. Some are crazy, some are sane, others are just my opinions. Enjoy.
No Roses This Time -Valentines Day 1984
Valentines Week, 1984. When roses were being handed out, I was calling it quits with a gay partner. The 1970 Continental Mark III was a personal luxury car produced by Lincoln and sold in North America in the 1969 through 1971 model years. This car came...
Hello God! I’m in trouble. – 1980
1975 Dodge Colt Nothing fancy about this car. It wasn't even a real Dodge. It was a Mitsubishi incognito. After a crash and a fill in car, it was a new start from a bad place in life. It was easy on gas and ran well so it fit the bill. Leaving John’s house in my ”67...
Old Car, Leaving my family behind
From a brand new station wagon and a newly built custom home, to an old car, an old apartment, and a different life. A 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass wasn't a status car in any way. It was an average family moving vehicle. The one I was about to buy was 12 years old. It was...
Beginning of the End of a Marriage
1979 Chevrolet Malibu Station Wagon The Malibu name replaced the Chevelle name on all mid-sized Chevrolets for the 1978 model year. After OPEC, this was the down-sized version in comparison to previous mid-sized Chevrolets, only two trim levels were available, Malibu...
Two Cars Come Together – 1973
Two Cars Come Together in a Marriage Kris and I were engaged to be married and we had two cars that we were bringing with us. The 1969 Camaro and a 1968 El Camino. Not only was I getting married, but another huge change came into my life. Working for the department...
The Beginning of My Adulthood – 1972
1969 Camaro A Beautiful Car! By 1969, the Camaro was extremely popular. Sales had steadily increased during the first years of the Camaro and set a new all-time high, thanks to its long production run (from September 1968 through February 1970). The 1969...
Three Kids and a Dad- Two Weeks – All in a Corvair! – 1963
Family Vacations with my Dad Some of the most memorable times with my dad were our camping trips. Our summer vacations with him almost always included packing up all kinds of gear and going to state parks where we found wonderful communities, interesting historical...
Late Teen Years – 1971
My 1966 Mustang convertible has come back to me over and over in my dreams. For many reasons, this car was a pivotal memory from my teen years. I loved to wash, wax, and polish it getting ready for a wonderful summer drive with the top down. Playing 70's music on my...
Surprise Reconciliation Through a Ketchup Packet – 2004
Through the Windshield of My Life The 1970 Galaxie was built bigger and stronger than previous models. These cars were becoming more luxury oriented as the years passed. Ford engineers worked hard to achieve a quiet ride and luxury car comfort for 1970. The lineup was...
Dear Lord, Can I Touch His Hand?
This is an article I wrote based on an experience I had way back in 1986. I want to re-share it because it reflects on a significant life altering experience that laid a foundation for many, many years of vocational ministry. "John, this is World AIDS Day. In light...
No Roses This Time -Valentines Day 1984
Valentines Week, 1984. When roses were being handed out, I was calling it quits with a gay partner. The 1970 Continental Mark III was a personal luxury car produced by Lincoln and sold in North America in the 1969 through 1971 model years. This car came...
Hello God! I’m in trouble. – 1980
1975 Dodge Colt Nothing fancy about this car. It wasn't even a real Dodge. It was a Mitsubishi incognito. After a crash and a fill in car, it was a new start from a bad place in life. It was easy on gas and ran well so it fit the bill. Leaving John’s house in my ”67...
Old Car, Leaving my family behind
From a brand new station wagon and a newly built custom home, to an old car, an old apartment, and a different life. A 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass wasn't a status car in any way. It was an average family moving vehicle. The one I was about to buy was 12 years old. It was...
Beginning of the End of a Marriage
1979 Chevrolet Malibu Station Wagon The Malibu name replaced the Chevelle name on all mid-sized Chevrolets for the 1978 model year. After OPEC, this was the down-sized version in comparison to previous mid-sized Chevrolets, only two trim levels were available, Malibu...
Two Cars Come Together – 1973
Two Cars Come Together in a Marriage Kris and I were engaged to be married and we had two cars that we were bringing with us. The 1969 Camaro and a 1968 El Camino. Not only was I getting married, but another huge change came into my life. Working for the department...
The Beginning of My Adulthood – 1972
1969 Camaro A Beautiful Car! By 1969, the Camaro was extremely popular. Sales had steadily increased during the first years of the Camaro and set a new all-time high, thanks to its long production run (from September 1968 through February 1970). The 1969...
Three Kids and a Dad- Two Weeks – All in a Corvair! – 1963
Family Vacations with my Dad Some of the most memorable times with my dad were our camping trips. Our summer vacations with him almost always included packing up all kinds of gear and going to state parks where we found wonderful communities, interesting historical...
Late Teen Years – 1971
My 1966 Mustang convertible has come back to me over and over in my dreams. For many reasons, this car was a pivotal memory from my teen years. I loved to wash, wax, and polish it getting ready for a wonderful summer drive with the top down. Playing 70's music on my...
Surprise Reconciliation Through a Ketchup Packet – 2004
Through the Windshield of My Life The 1970 Galaxie was built bigger and stronger than previous models. These cars were becoming more luxury oriented as the years passed. Ford engineers worked hard to achieve a quiet ride and luxury car comfort for 1970. The lineup was...
Dear Lord, Can I Touch His Hand?
This is an article I wrote based on an experience I had way back in 1986. I want to re-share it because it reflects on a significant life altering experience that laid a foundation for many, many years of vocational ministry. "John, this is World AIDS Day. In light...
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