Author Archives: LJones

For the Thanksgiving holiday, my wife Jane and I traveled to Atlanta, Georgia to visit our children and grandchildren.  After a delicious and more than sufficient feast, we leashed the dogs and embarked on an afternoon walk.  Our daughter and … Continue reading →

Our world is hurting.  As a human race, we stand in the shadow of Jesus’ words to His disciples when He said, “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed.  … Continue reading →

The region where I live recently held a “hotly contested election”.  While the candidates fired up their voting base and attacked one another, bulk-rate political ads printed on large card-stock filled our mailbox.  As campaigns progressed and the ads piled … Continue reading →

Recently, a Hampton Roads city announced it is installing speed cameras in school zones.  This isn’t surprising as it seems our culture has misplaced some of the most basic principles of civility. In this case, steps are being taken to … Continue reading →

Summertime brings warm weather, days at the beach, trips to parks, wooded trails…and road construction!  For obvious reasons, cities and states choose summer months to undertake road projects. Of course, some construction on major projects occurs year-round.  But in general, … Continue reading →

Several years ago, I read a book titled, “The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate; Discoveries from a Secret World” by Peter Wohlleben.  If you enjoy books about nature, I can recommend this one, and although … Continue reading →

My wife Jane and I recently travelled to an historic site where we stayed overnight, toured the grounds and hunted for shark teeth at the Potomac River.  For those of you who don’t live near the Chesapeake Bay and its … Continue reading →

I have never been good at deciphering acronyms, or remembering the words behind organizations or companies that use them as their logos.  As a newcomer to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, however, I must now find a path to understanding.  … Continue reading →

When a fisherman spends a significant amount of time with his line in the water and doesn’t catch a single fish, he has been “skunked”.  I can’t say for certain where this label originated, but it likely reflects the feeling … Continue reading →

If you have an aversion to bugs or anything creepy, I suggest you stop reading now. If you are still with me, you are either not bothered by small creatures with six or eight legs, or just overcome with curiosity.  … Continue reading →