At our college class reunion, I ca= me across a fellow who I recalled had a passion for writing back in those d= ays. &nb= sp; “Say, I re= member you always wanted to write. Are you able to use that talent in= your work today?” He quickly replied,…
06/22/24 Weekend Grif.Net – Advice from a President
Former president George H.W. Bush hosted an unusual visitor on = the last day of his life, November 30, 2018. A double amputee, Irish tenor = Ronan Tynan is perhaps best known in the United States for his stirring ren= dition of “God Bless America” at New York’s Yankee Stadiu=…
06/21/24 Grif.Net – New Ministry at Church
In addition to Sunday services, a = church in town has all sorts of ministries for the “felt needs”= of parishioners. Weight loss, self-esteem, family, finances, 12-step recov= ery, scouts, softball, childcare, etc. They now are advertising an Emotional Support Group= for middle-aged men who have some issues with…
06/20/24 Grif.Net – In the Park
On our 54th anniversa= ry yesterday, Teresa and I walked down to Riverside Park where we “co= urted’ back in our early 20’s. We sat down on “our&= #8221; bench for a break and noticed a young couple sitting a few benches o= ver, kissing very passionately. Teresa watched…
06/19/24 Grif.Net – 54 Years of Marriage Summed Up
A good marriage is one which allow= s for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express thei= r love. ~~= We’ve realized this fact: ‘Rome= o and Juliet’ is not a real love story. It’s a 3-day relationship between a 13-year-old girl and a…
06/18/24 Grif.Net – New Meds
Went to the clinic after my blood test. Doc said my triglycerid= es were high and I should try a new medication for a few weeks, then come b= ack. H= is instructions were clear: “Take these pills three days running, the= n skip the next day.” Now…
06/17/24 Grif.Net – Status Updates
Linda A. advised, “If you live in Texa= s, remember to drink lots of water and stay indoors between 11:00 am and No= vember 1st. Mike B. shared, R= 20;Hamburger Helper will only work if the hamburger really wants to be help= ed.” Arlene S. admitted, “I nev=…
06/15/24 Weekend Grif.Net – I Tender My Resignation
I hereby officially TENDER MY RESIGNATION as an adult. I hav= e decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of a 6-year-old again= =2E I want to go to McDonald’s and think that it’s a four-star restaurant. = I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle…
06/14/24 Grif.Net – Musings of the Minds (part 5)
[Famous people share thoughts that are humorous, witty, or insi= ghtful at which we can smile today. This week we will enjoy their entertain= ing quotations and find at least one to make our own each day!] “Do not take life too seriously, you will= never get out of it…
06/13/24 Grif.Net – Musings of the Minds (part 4)
[Famous people share thoughts that are humorous, witty, or insi= ghtful at which we can smile today. This week we will enjoy their entertain= ing quotations and find at least one to make our own each day!] "To succeed in life, you need three things= : a wishbone, a backbone,…
06/12/24 Grif.Net – Musings of the Minds (part 3)
[Famous people share thoughts that are humorous, witty, or insi= ghtful at which we can smile today. This week we will enjoy their entertain= ing quotations and find at least one to make our own each day!] R= 20;When your children are teenagers, it’s important to have a dog so…
06/11/24 Grif.Net – Musings of the Minds (part 2)
[Famous people share thoughts that are humorous, witty, or insi= ghtful at which we can smile today. This week we will enjoy their entertain= ing quotations and find at least one to make our own each day!] “When I was a boy, the Dead Sea was only = sick.“ George…
06/10/24 Grif.Net – Musings of the Mind (part 1)
[Famous people share thoughts that are humorous, witty, or insi= ghtful at which we can smile today. This week we will enjoy their entertain= ing quotations and find at least one to make our own each day!] &quo= t;People think I’m this scary guy, but really I have the heart…