My Parents Thought I Was a Mechanical Genius – I Proved Them Wrong!

"Personal History Saturday" My parents were certain that I would grow up to be a mechanical or engineering genius. What inspired their prediction was an incident during my first tricycle ride.  I was about three years old. I got a red-and-white metal tricycle for Christmas. My parents watched as I awkwardly peddled, for the first … Continue reading My Parents Thought I Was a Mechanical Genius – I Proved Them Wrong!

“The Church Campout From Hell” – Delinquents and Me

"Personal History Saturday" I got married on a beautiful Southern California day in January 1976.  My wife and I soon moved into a poor inner-city ward in Long Beach.  After a few weeks, I was called as the Explorer Scout Leader, and Priest Advisor. The upcoming Friday was a 3-day holiday and the Explorers had … Continue reading “The Church Campout From Hell” – Delinquents and Me