nampa: Lifestyle in Nampa, Idaho
- 11/23/11 03:04 AM
Lifestyle in Nampa, Idaho is enhanced by Northwest Nazarene University. Colleges and Universities around our nation have contributed to communities in many ways. Lifestyle, or how a community lives out its beliefs, is one area of contribution which is most noticeable. Politically, some Universities are blamed for setting a liberal mindset and some a conservative one, which plays out in either a liberal or conservative lifestyle of social interactions. For example, Berkley, CA is commonly perceived as the birth place of the sexual revolution of the 60’s.In Nampa, ID we have a University. It contributes to our lifestyle. But, the politics … (1 comments)
nampa: Motorcycles Need Attention
- 11/16/11 09:31 AM
Following my son’s graduation from High School in 1983 I purchased a used 1100cc Yamaha and a 500cc, water cooled, shaft drive Honda. The Yamaha was bigger, but older and ugly. The Honda was newer and much better looking. The Honda was road ready except for worn out tires but the Yamaha was a different story. The Yamaha had been setting outside for several months in rainy southernOregonand needed some corrective actions on the parts affected by the moisture. The motor and transmission were sound mechanically, but there were a number of little things that needed attention. “Chris, would you come … (0 comments)
I have an interest in understanding relationships. A particular interest is father/son relationships. I believe intentional efforts directed toward the development of healthy, affirming, and positive memory building father/son activities are too often squeezed out by our need to “do business.” I intentionally made the effort to create a memory building activity when my son graduated from high school. I was at the peak of my career. There was no shortage of opportunities to “do business.” I am glad I did not let the opportunities interfere! The summer following my son’s graduation we took a 4000 mile motorcycle trip … (0 comments)
nampa: Memories are Good
- 11/04/11 01:59 PM
Locations. Trips and vacations. Experiences. Homes. Activities. Even vehicles. Memories are buried in these and other words. What would life be without memories?
One of my son’s friends asked him one day: “how did you convince your dad to take a motorcycle trip with you?” I wasn’t there, but I think the rest of the conversation might have gone something like this:
“Well, my dad asked me what I’d like to do to celebrate graduating from high school and I told him I hadn’t thought much about it. Then he said: “Well, how would you like to take … (2 comments)
nampa: Need help with house cleaning?
- 10/26/11 10:36 AM
If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - once per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service. This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women. It's our job to pass the word and let them know that there are people out … (1 comments)
Lifestyle in Nampa, Idaho is enhanced by Northwest Nazarene University. Colleges and Universities around our nation have contributed to communities in many ways. Lifestyle, or how a community lives out its beliefs, is one area of contribution which is most noticeable. Politically, some Universities are blamed for setting a liberal mindset and some a conservative one, which plays out in either a liberal or conservative lifestyle of social interactions. For example, Berkley, CA is commonly perceived as the birth place of the sexual revolution of the 60’s.In Nampa, ID we have a University. It contributes to our lifestyle. But, the politics … (1 comments)
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