Here’s a list of some of the surprises in Scotland. Mayonnaise I ordered chips (french fries) and they brought mayonnaise for me to dip them in. Jackets Actually, a baked potato. Bangers and Mash Sausage and mashed potatoes…and very tasty! Ask for the Bill Several times we were sitting waiting for the bill after a…

Before we left, one of our daughters told us to take pictures of our food. I don’t think I’ve ever taken a picture of my food, even though I know many who do. Nevertheless, we tried to remember to take pictures at mealtime. I am a creature of habit, and I sensed this trip could…

After a long plane ride, we arrived in Scotland. I was glad when we finally arrived, but I did have some problems getting into Scotland, including a quick conversation with the border patrol. After determining that I wasn’t a threat, they welcomed me into their country! It was good to have the trip behind us.…

One of my sabbatical activities is reading. One series I’m excited about diving into is Philip Schaff’s series on the church fathers. My desire to dive into this massive series (almost 50,000 pages total. Kindle tells me it will take me over 1200 hours to finish it!) is based on believing the writings of the…

Sunday was such a blessing as the church gathered to wish me so long as I begin my sabbatical journey. If it didn’t sink in before, it has now, this is a journey. Steinbeck pointed out that we don’t take trips, trips take us. While I know that’s the case with this sabbatical, I still…