U-Pic apple orchards in Michigan were our family’s delight for years. We especially relished the antique varieties like Winesap and Grimes Golden. One of my favorite orchards was sold. The new owner did not spray or prune. In a year or two the apples were wormy and small. A few people used them for cider but I could not enjoy…
Tag: Purpose
Are You Truly Alive?
Imagine living for 900 years. Could you fill those years with purpose? Would others be glad for your longevity? Would boredom set in? Old Methuselah held death at bay for 969! That’s a whale of a lot of living. Do you think he ever had a death wish? Did he get weary of the ups and downs of life? Some…
A Life With Purpose
Physicians and dentists attended a conference in British Columbia. Their meeting room was abuzz with professional lingo. Everyone was engaged except a 25-year-old table waiter. He stood at the edge of the room with a soapy cloth in his hand. As soon as a table was vacated he cleaned it in preparation for the next meal. Since I was a…