The first morning of the Iowa State Fair, I bounced into the Answers In Genesis booth with a brand new cup of joe, excited and full of life and energy ready as ever to take on any question that was asked of me from any atheist or unbeliever in the area. I was so pumped... Continue Reading →
Lessons You Cannot Learn From Reading a Book
As you can see from my Goodreads account, I love to read. But, even reading has it's limitations. There are several things you cannot learn from reading a book. Here are a few: Humility Sacrifice Servanthood Hospitality Joy Peace Patience Faithfulness Gentleness Kindness Self-control What do all of these have in common? The greatest lesson... Continue Reading →
Time Flies By
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
Fake Plastic Christians
During the pandemic I read this hilarious true story about a woman in California who had been watering a beautiful succulent for two years that she loved and took great care of. She was so proud of it: gave it the right amount of water and sunlight, washed its leaves and probably even talked to... Continue Reading →
Lessons Dad Taught Me
It has been a week since we laid my dad, Frank J Chirico to rest; food people brought is almost gone, birdfeeder that attracted birds he watched on the deck is empty, and the only thing you can hear in the house is the sump pump running. It really is the first time I've been... Continue Reading →
Thank You All
On September 25th, 2022 I lost my father, Frank Chirico, Sr. to a short battle with Leukemia. He was 77. I has been a roller coaster of emotions and taking care of family matters regarding health, repairing things in his home, and being there for the family in this transition from hospital visits, and so... Continue Reading →
Male to Male Extension Cord?
Just when I thought I've seen everything. https://www.amazon.com/Extension-Generator-Adapter-Transfer-Switch/dp/B0BFJMDBR4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1AA8JPPB357CF&keywords=3%2Bprong%2Bmale%2Bto%2Bmale%2Bextension%2Bcord%2C%2Bgenerator%2Badapter%2Bcord&qid=1663472843&sprefix=3%2Bprong%2Bmale%2Bto%2Bmale%2Bextension%2Bcord%2Bgenerator%2Badapter%2B%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-3&th=1 At first I thought this was a joke, but found out that they actually sell these things on Amazon. Apparently people use these to connect one end to a generator and the other to a wall outlet to send power throughout a home. I cannot tell you... Continue Reading →
2022 Iowa State Fair – Answers In Genesis Booth: Final Day
The last Saturday of the fair. I was so happy when I had finally gotten through it without physical injury unlike last year blowing out my knee. This year I took more breaks and sat down trying like crazy not to have that happen again. I succeeded, and I'm very thankful. This year went very... Continue Reading →
2022 Iowa State Fair – Answers In Genesis Booth: Day 6
For the past few days things have been going really well. In the first few days I was mostly putting dinosaur tattoos on kids, which I really enjoy. But I was wanting to get into some deep conversations. In my last post, I did get into a really deep discussion with a man named, Angel.... Continue Reading →
2022 Iowa State Fair – Answers In Genesis Booth: Day 4
For the past few days things have been going pretty good and the conversations even though they were quick, were thorough. Many of our team members were having really great conversations and engaging those who claim to be Christian, but realized they were not. One great open door was started by our team member, Katie.... Continue Reading →
Pens & Wrenches 