There is something about knowing that you are safe and secure wherever you happen to find yourself. It is interesting the things that make us feel safe and secure. When I was a boy, the presence of my father in a room did it for me. I was sure that there was nothing my father could not handle. I told …

A number of years ago, I was asked by my cousin if I wanted to go boating with her husband and her. We agreed, and loaded up our things and went to meet them at the river near us. My cousin’s husband was mechanically minded, and everything he owned went fast! We got into their boat and started out. It …