Survey Says 2018
Thanks to all those that took time to fill out our 2018 Reader Survey. I appreciate your time and willingness to share your thoughts about Lambchow. The information and comments…
The Biker and the Bees
It was one of those days. The gang fight at Block 98, home of the Midnight Riders Motorcycle Club, was the talk of every alley, tenement, and dark shadow. The…
Practically James – Practically Waiting
We’ve probably all experienced the mind-numbing boredom of waiting in line. Standing or sitting until our turn comes around, until our name is called, or it’s our turn to ride…
2018 Survey Invitation
Once a year we ask the readers of Lambchow for some feedback. Our goal is to better understand the needs and makeup of our audience. All entries are anonymous. We…
Dale’s Rules for Life: Celebrate Everything (Even the Small Stuff)
I have these rules, 27 so far, this is number three. Celebrate everything (even the small stuff). Yeah! Fist bump time. Celebrations are important. They may mark milestone events –…
Practically James – Practical Humility
What defines who is rich and who is poor? How much money does it take? It really comes down to a matter of perspective. In the USA I’m in the…
Chasing Sunsets
It was a late spring day and the garden needed some fence wire to tame an over-exuberant blackberry vine. The wire happened to be in the barn. I don’t go…
Practically James – Practically Impartial
Our minds are constructed to discriminate; to filter out unnecessary information received by our senses. If you doubt this sit quietly for a moment or two and listen. What noises…
Have You Found It?
There is this place. A refuge of complete safety with a foundation firmer than bedrock and walls stronger than diamonds. While rumors of fear and disaster may reach the hearts…
Practically James – Practically Speaking
Ever say something and immediately wish you could retract it? I can think of several times. In fact, the longer I think about it the more examples come to mind…
Relevant Wisdom for the Internet Age
Does the Bible speak to today’s issues? Consider for example your Facebook or Twitter feed. The ancient writers knew nothing about our technologically advanced world so how could their words…
Practically James – Wisdom
“It’s just common sense!” How many times have you said or heard that phrase? The idea behind it is that there is a well-known set of knowledge and wisdom we…