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A New Beginning
Bryan Stevenson graduated from Harvard, and, despite his mother’s concerns, he decided to work in Arkansas with prisoners on death row. His story is chronicled in the book “Just Mercy”...
A New Beginning
Bryan Stevenson graduated from Harvard, and, despite his mother’s concerns, he decided to work in Arkansas with prisoners on death row. His story is chronicled in the book “Just Mercy”...
Gifts
Is there a particular gift that you have secretly been wanting This year, more than ever, I have been hearing people talk about how difficult it is to buy gifts...
Gifts
Is there a particular gift that you have secretly been wanting This year, more than ever, I have been hearing people talk about how difficult it is to buy gifts...
Christmas Choices
I have fond memories of Christmas when I was a child. Besides the concerts and thoughts of school break we had the expectations of what would happen in the upcoming...
Christmas Choices
I have fond memories of Christmas when I was a child. Besides the concerts and thoughts of school break we had the expectations of what would happen in the upcoming...
Success in the Work World
My first “job” was in the 1960s as a part-time waitress in my hometown while I was in high school. I earned one dollar an hour and thought I had...
Success in the Work World
My first “job” was in the 1960s as a part-time waitress in my hometown while I was in high school. I earned one dollar an hour and thought I had...
Time Marches On
When I was in high school in the 1960s, I was the newspaper correspondent for the Indian Head News. I remember entering the news office for the first time and...
Time Marches On
When I was in high school in the 1960s, I was the newspaper correspondent for the Indian Head News. I remember entering the news office for the first time and...
Stress Test
Have you ever been booked for a stress test? The procedure involves doing exercise in a way that your heart pumps harder and harder while medical personnel monitor your breathing,...
Stress Test
Have you ever been booked for a stress test? The procedure involves doing exercise in a way that your heart pumps harder and harder while medical personnel monitor your breathing,...
Liar Liar
Sometimes I ask my grandchildren the question “What do I love more than you?” Immediately they answer, “The truth”. I have taught them that if a person doesn’t tell the...
Liar Liar
Sometimes I ask my grandchildren the question “What do I love more than you?” Immediately they answer, “The truth”. I have taught them that if a person doesn’t tell the...
What Price?
November is a special time for me as it focusses my thoughts on remembrance and the price of freedom that was paid for me. Even though I was born after...
What Price?
November is a special time for me as it focusses my thoughts on remembrance and the price of freedom that was paid for me. Even though I was born after...
Change Changes Us
It is amazing how quickly summer left us, and fall moved in. We all knew it was coming but the transition seemed to occur so quickly. One day our air...
Change Changes Us
It is amazing how quickly summer left us, and fall moved in. We all knew it was coming but the transition seemed to occur so quickly. One day our air...
The Simple Life
Several years ago, I became a member of a family tree software program. I was surprised to learn that in the mid-1700s some of my ancestors lived in Pennsylvania and...
The Simple Life
Several years ago, I became a member of a family tree software program. I was surprised to learn that in the mid-1700s some of my ancestors lived in Pennsylvania and...
What Stage are you In?
To state that the last few months have been unusual would be a severe understatement. The world has never, as a whole, experienced the challenges caused by the pandemic. I...
What Stage are you In?
To state that the last few months have been unusual would be a severe understatement. The world has never, as a whole, experienced the challenges caused by the pandemic. I...
Dealing with Tigers
Pretend you are sitting quietly and all of a sudden, the door opens and in comes a fierce tiger from the jungle. What would you do? Would you: Run away...
Dealing with Tigers
Pretend you are sitting quietly and all of a sudden, the door opens and in comes a fierce tiger from the jungle. What would you do? Would you: Run away...
What is Stupid?
I came across a quote the other day that caused me to laugh right out loud John Wayne nicknamed “the Duke” was a rough and tough character who was often...
What is Stupid?
I came across a quote the other day that caused me to laugh right out loud John Wayne nicknamed “the Duke” was a rough and tough character who was often...
Respect
The word “respect” has different meanings and can be used in different ways. Some refer to respect as admiration for a person because of their skills, qualities or achievements Others...
Respect
The word “respect” has different meanings and can be used in different ways. Some refer to respect as admiration for a person because of their skills, qualities or achievements Others...
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Most of us remember when the lovable Kermit from Sesame Street first sang a solo number called “It’s Not Easy Being Green”. Even though the song was very short, there...
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Most of us remember when the lovable Kermit from Sesame Street first sang a solo number called “It’s Not Easy Being Green”. Even though the song was very short, there...
Are You Worried?
Over the past months there has been a great deal of fear and confusion associated with the COVID-19 and how legislators are dealing with it. Some parts of the world...
Are You Worried?
Over the past months there has been a great deal of fear and confusion associated with the COVID-19 and how legislators are dealing with it. Some parts of the world...
Family Time
Well, after months and months of social distancing, we finally were able to attend a fairly large family wedding! Justin and Kelly planned an amazing experience for everyone at her...
Family Time
Well, after months and months of social distancing, we finally were able to attend a fairly large family wedding! Justin and Kelly planned an amazing experience for everyone at her...
Transition
The other day my daughter said “You don’t transition very well”. This wasn’t a criticism. It was a fact. You see from April 28th when I received the first text...
Transition
The other day my daughter said “You don’t transition very well”. This wasn’t a criticism. It was a fact. You see from April 28th when I received the first text...
Life's a Puzzle
Since I was a child, I have enjoyed challenges. When people gave on untangling knotted string, I enthusiastically took on the task. Answering riddles, doing word games and figuring out...
Life's a Puzzle
Since I was a child, I have enjoyed challenges. When people gave on untangling knotted string, I enthusiastically took on the task. Answering riddles, doing word games and figuring out...
Let's Sing Along!
Ever since I was a small child, I have loved music! My dad had a beautiful bass voice and sang not only in the church choir and the barbershop chorus...
Let's Sing Along!
Ever since I was a small child, I have loved music! My dad had a beautiful bass voice and sang not only in the church choir and the barbershop chorus...