Struggling Well With Life

by Mark Hoffman

July 2008

Mountain vs Beach

Posted on July 7, 2008 at 9:55am.

There are those who prefer the mountains, and those who prefer the beach. Well, as for me and my house, we prefer the beach. There is nothing like being planted in a worn in beach chair, at the waters edge, with a book on your belly, and reading until the sun goes down. Can I get a witness? The massive ocean, the pounding sounds of the waves reaching the shore literally transport me to place of peace. I just have to give God a big shout out for giving us the beach to enjoy. And for those of you heading to the mountains, have a blast, and thanks for opening up more space at the beach for the rest of us.

Yard of the Month

Posted on July 3, 2008 at 9:34am.

Supposedly, “Hoffman” means yard man. It sure could, cause I really enjoy the yard and the endless projects it offers up. In May, my yard was worth a drive by. Thick, and I mean thick, green grass. Hostas in variety, and every bed full of growth and color. My neighbors must of thought so too, for I was awarded Yard of the Month. It’s funny how quickly green can turn to brown without water. What a natural revelation! Summer, and a change in pattern, if we are not careful, can find us infrequently getting to the well, and bit parched spiritually. I am finding that the well does not exist in that particular chair in the front room at 5:30am, but can be accessed no matter the location.

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