Introduction

I never imagined myself becoming a blogger. I've kept handwritten journals for most of my life, but I'm a somewhat private person and would die if the content of those hardback blank-book pages were ever made public! After all, journaling is my therapy. It allows me to vent. My journals are for me and no one else.

Every so often, though, I reread randomly chosen pages from my journals to refresh my memory about the valuable lessons life has taught me. Lessons Learned is my attempt to share some of these lessons with you in hopes of opening up your mind to things you have never thought of.

I'm certainly no sage, but once in a blue moon I discover little nuggets that prove immensely helpful in my life. Maybe they can help some of you, too. Just maybe the simple truths I've gleaned---about things like growing older, little boys, marriage, worship and Christianity, dogs, recycling, and conservation---will bring you some clarity. Just maybe.

Simplicity. Lessons Learned is all about getting some.