News from the Villa

We had a lovely visit from the daughter-in-law of Bud this evening. She brought us two pieces of cake, at which Carlyle, our granddaughter who is spending the day and night with us, said “Hey it’s time for dessert!” And indeed it is. However, back to news from the Villa. Bud, who I try to…

Keep your eye on inflation

There’s an interesting trend happening in our economy and it has to do with the incredible increases in cost. Take for instance lumber – it is moving into unchartered territory for cost, for example a 2X4 which was at 2.50 is now $7.50. And the people are still buying. The average home is about 20%…

What are rich Christians to do?

I posted on Facebook a photo of a helicopter just outside Willow Creek Community Church.  I assumed, perhaps wrongly that this belonged to Mark Burnett.  This hollywood producer was the last speaker of the day and having shared that he was in the middle of filming Survivor, Shark Week, The Voice and Shark Tank –…