by Bill Roushey | Feb 16, 2020 | Living, table scraps, Uncategorized
For as long as I can remember I’ve eaten a bowl of cereal for breakfast. Upon cross examination this seems like all too familiar a routine. Throughout the day the idea of cereal for breakfast doesn’t even enter my mind. But in the morning, when my...
by Bill Roushey | Nov 11, 2019 | Devotional, Holiday, table scraps, Uncategorized
When I mention Thanksgiving, what thoughts come to mind? Are there memories of a family gathering, or a big turkey dinner with all the trimmings? At my parent’s house we watched football games on TV (before and after our meal). According to my smart phone, the word...
by Bill Roushey | May 6, 2018 | A word, Living, table scraps, Uncategorized
“I envy you!” A common expression used by folks of my day. When I use it, I’m congratulating a friend or acquaintance on the favorable position he or she finds themself in. There’s nothing wrong with that, right? Umm, maybe. But what if deep...
by Bill Roushey | Jan 1, 2018 | A word, Devotional, Holiday, Living, table scraps
Let me begin by wishing everyone a Happy New Year! This is my final installment of the series entitled, “table scraps” (words likely to be used at family gatherings over the holidays). As you might expect, I chose a word closely associated with this time of year:...
by Bill Roushey | Dec 25, 2017 | A word, Devotional, Holiday, Living, table scraps
I am posting a series of “table scraps,” highlighting words likely used in family gatherings connected with the holiday season. This week I thought I’d take a satirical look at “the Christmas list.” We are rapidly moving through the month of December and...
by Bill Roushey | Dec 4, 2017 | A word, Devotional, Holiday, table scraps, Uncategorized
Thanksgiving has come and gone and many of us have begun making preparations for Christmas in earnest. “OMG” is the subject of my fourth “table scrap” in the series of words used at family gatherings throughout the holiday season. OMG appears to be a...