Michael Terpening

Human Paradox

The big advantage we had as children was that we knew we didn’t know. We were fearless little explorers; laughing, running and playing. Full of imagination and curiosity about what nature and the Great Wide World would show us. Collecting a hand full of dandelions or roly-polies, the questions flowing non-stop. How high is the […]

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Hump Day Quote 3-31-2021

“Wherever forests have not been mowed down, wherever the animal is recessed in their quiet protection, wherever the earth is not bereft of four-footed life – that to the white man is an ‘unbroken wilderness.’ But for us there was no wilderness, nature was not dangerous but hospitable, not forbidding but friendly. Our faith sought

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HDQ 3-10-2021

“Life has three rules: Paradox, Humor, and Change. Paradox: Life is a mystery; don’t waste your time trying to figure it out. Humor: Keep a sense of humor, especially about yourself. It is a strength beyond all measure. Change: Know that nothing ever stays the same.”  ― Dan Millman

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No Place Like Home

We lived in the Houston metroplex for 25 years and experience has taught me that if you want to drive the main thoroughfares with the least impedance, Sunday morning is the time. Don’t know if it’s that all the Baptist’s are getting ready for church or everyone is nursing a hangover but that is the

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