Onword and Upwords by Dennis Brady

I operate a static video camera at church and the hardest part is keeping the pastor and worship leaders in focus. They move around a lot. Side to side, forward and back, up and down. When I have them in… Continue reading

There are many things that I’m at a loss for…home repairs, car repairs, spreadsheets, algebra, Honey Boo Boo… I have no comprehension or aptitude for any of these things. I’m at a complete loss. And there’s one thing that really… Continue reading

Today is my 200th post. It took over 3 years to get here, but who’s counting? Ok, me. More than a third of the total has been written since April. This year. That’s when I turned this writing thing over… Continue reading

We all want people to like us. Don’t we? Anyone who says no is either lying or they are disturbed. We need people to like us, not the person they want us to be. And sometimes we fall into that… Continue reading

Now I remember. I’m making a renewed effort to stay on top of current events because it’s embarrassing when someone asks me what I think of this or that and my response is, “What national disaster?” But now I remember… Continue reading

I just heard a TV commercial for a certain drug to treat a certain issue. As always, all of the disclaimers were made at the end. This drug may cause this and that and ooohhh really, it can cause that?!… Continue reading

Will was upset about going to Tao Kwon Do yesterday. His big sister, Shelby, is out of town and he’s never been without her. I took him aside, looked him in the eyes and asked him a few questions. Are… Continue reading

I sat in the chair getting my hair cut and looked at the face in the mirror. That dude looks mad. I wasn’t though. I was in a great mood. Will and I were hanging out and he had just… Continue reading

Sometimes you really don’t know what you’re sure that you know. I know that for sure. Now. Keely wanted to learn French. The language. Not the kiss. Heaven forbid. I was emphatic that she needed to take Spanish instead. With… Continue reading

There just aren’t any excuses anymore. With my best friend, Google, along with PC’s, tablets and smartphones, almost any reason for most people to ask you an informational question is now unnecessary. I say most people because my parents don’t… Continue reading