Potluck

I love dark chocolate.

I was very moved to visit the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam. You can see a church steeple and hear the bells ring from the room where she and her family hid from the Nazis.

My favorite Communion hymn is “I Come with Joy”.

I like to go fishing but I never want to own a boat. It’s too much work.

As a child, I was very close to my mother’s mother. Because of that relationship, there’s always been a special place in my heart for older adults.

I have vivid memories of the devastation of Hurricane Betsy in 1965. The roof blew off my family’s home while we were in it.

I sunburn easily.

I hate emptying the dishwasher. Sometimes I let dirty dishes pile up in the sink because a full, clean load is in the dishwasher.

I enjoy having a fire in the fireplace on a winter night.

I use a gas grill in the backyard because it’s convenient; but in principle, I like charcoal better (the real stuff, not briquets).

I like many forms of music: classical, jazz, pop, and sacred.

I’m not a regular listener of contemporary Christian music.

I believe being a Christian in America has become too comfortable, and we take too much for granted.

I make lists. Grocery lists. 101 Things about Me lists. Pros and cons lists for decision making. Things to do lists. And…well…lists of my lists.

I have lived in Elyria longer than I have lived anywhere in my life.

Someday I’d like to work on an advanced degree.

I am an optimist. I definitely have a positive outlook on life. But I’m not naïve and I have experienced pain in my life as well.

I had my gallbladder removed in 2005. It’s the only surgery I’ve had except for tonsil removal as a child.

I’m not a good patient.

Nothing smells better to me than bread baking in the oven.

I like photography, both film and digital. I often post photos online to share with others.

Cheddar, Havarti with dill, and Gouda are my favorite kinds of cheeses.

For two summers during college I was a church camp counselor and lifeguard.

I have an active sweet tooth; very active.

I love God and am loved by God. I want others to know they can experience that happiness and security too.

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