Morning Place To Be

Thursday, March 12, 2026

It’s a man’s world. At least in my garage man cave.

Come walk with me as I reveal some hidden gems in my converted garage “man cave”. A few mugs collected from my youth, ministry jobs, USA famous locations, and international trips.

Also one corner of the wonderful “museum” as a few have called it!

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Choices by Steve Martin

Our young friend Grace, whom we met in Jerusalem last December, came to our home for a visit last week. We love Grace! (She works with YWAM/David’s Tent in Washington, DC. You can support her, too. Ask me.)

CHOICES

So I get in the car to get my coffee, Colombian dark roast in honor of Camila, our daughter-in-law, and the blueberry bagel, which has now become my “norm”, and the adjustments are needed.

Since we have downsized to one car (another story), Laurie and I each have our own seat settings, mirror adjustments, and, of course, the radio. The routine each time now.

I don’t know about you, but the radio choices include music, news, comedy, and sports. Especially on XM, which I have managed to trim down to only $4.98 a month. (Ask me how to use the contact form.)

Today I chose The Message Worship, which they say is a temporary choice. I hope they keep it on. No DJ. No commercials. All worship music. From the past and others known by even the youth today.

More choices will come our way today. Experience helps in those decisions. And so does wisdom from above.

Carry on. Have a coffee and a bagel.

Steve Martin

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Where it began...I can't begin to know it. But come and see!

Where it all began...must have been in Lawrence, Kansas, in August of 2025. My good wife Laurie and I flew to Kansas City to be with one of my sisters (I have 5), Janet, and her husband, Nate. It was a very pleasant time of touring the city, the countryside, the small towns, and the parks found in central Kansas.

When Nate told me about his "$4.95 Sip and What Not" (not the real name) at the local coffee-and-bagel restaurant, I just had to do it. I was raised looking for the "good deals".

When we got back to Charlotte, North Carolina, I checked out the local one. And sure enough, every morning I could get a cup of coffee (limit one every two hours, mind you), and I liked adding a blueberry bagel just to ease my conscience.

Lo and behold, this website began with that theme. "Morning Place To Be."

I like to write, so this will be one of those "not so heavy with all the news" places to go, as you, too, enjoy your coffee every morning.

As they say (sometimes, though it gets worn out), "Enjoy."

Be blessed,

Steve Martin

P.S. Nate in the top photo is on the left. More grayer, though a wee bit younger, than I am. Ha!

And of course, we went to the Wizard of Oz Museum! Click the photo to watch the video.

Dorothy's Epic Journey on the Yellow Brick Road | The Wizard of Oz Adventure Join Dorothy on her epic adventure down the Yellow Brick Road in this magical retelling of The Wizard of Oz! From the winds of Kansas to the sparkling Emerald City, follow her journey alongside Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion as they seek courage, heart, brains — and a way home. This timeless tale is brought to life with new storytelling and vivid imagination. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering The Wizard of Oz for the first time, this is the perfect place to relive the magic!

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