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50 Days
So, let me factually summarize the first 50 days of Trump 2.0 His irrational economic policies have tanked the stock market. His promised...
Mar 113 min read


Mr. President, Bring Us Together
Yes, this blog was and is intended to be non-political. But it is like saying that you never intended to be a fireman when one night you...
Feb 288 min read


Grief
So long in coming; Its arrival delayed by Love. Careful, daily, precise, repetitive Love. Observed and followed by nervous trainees. ...
Jan 122 min read

"Help me, I think I'm falling..."
Well, I fell down yesterday. I’d like to tell you that it was a unique experience with no duplicate in recent memory. That would be a...
Dec 6, 20244 min read


Blow Up Your TV
During the administration of President George W. Bush, Hayden famously went into self-protection mode. She stopped watching televised...
Nov 17, 20247 min read


Reggie
In the midst of the joyful anticipation on this crisp September afternoon, I don’t remember who first noticed, but word spread quickly....
Oct 31, 20246 min read


My Fall Addiction
I am a candy corn addict. There, I said it. While I have admitted this affliction, I am neither beginning a 12-step program, nor asking...
Oct 24, 20244 min read


Fear or Hope
photo by J Worthington If you have been paying attention, we are living in a time of great fear in our nation and the world. Wars,...
Oct 16, 20246 min read

Election Day 2024
It occurred to me the other day that November 5th will be one of the most important days of my life. To not write something on the topic...
Sep 18, 20246 min read


Together
I am walking on the sand between the green rolling hills and the crashing surf. The sun is illuminating the land with its first rays of...
Sep 2, 20241 min read

Anticipation
When you hear or see the word “anticipation” what’s your first thought? If you are of a certain age, it might be the 1971 hit record by...
Aug 12, 20244 min read


Philosophy
Not long ago, I came across a quote from the French author, philosopher, and playwright Albert Camus. A heroic member of the French...
Jun 9, 20241 min read


Commencement 2024
Dr. Kevin Cherry, Vice President of the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation, former state historian of North Carolina, and this year's...
May 26, 20248 min read


Routine
Routine is something that has eluded me in my retirement years. I felt badly about it until I realized that I had been rebelling against...
May 22, 20244 min read


Waiting Room
We’ve all been there. The DMV and the ER are the most iconic waiting rooms with their own vibe and rules. At the Department of Motor...
Mar 28, 20247 min read


Thou Shalt Not
When I was at the National Archives, we were unwillingly drawn into the controversy regarding the public display of the Ten Commandments....
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Wait, I asked to see a tailor
relax you copyright attorneys. I am not charging anyone to see this image, so it is not enriching me in any way, shape, or form. I wanted...
Feb 22, 20247 min read


Ouch, I've Been Gutted
The English Language is special to me. Its care and proper use is a big part of who I am. Since beginning this blog, I have been told...
Feb 14, 20246 min read


Love is Patient, Love is Kind...
Photo by T.C. "Andy" Andersen “Love is patient, love is kind…” I Corinthians 13:4 I chose the word patience because it is the hardest...
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Band of Brothers
A dear friend, now departed this earth, invited me to join a Men’s Bible Study group at St. Michael's Episcopal Church ten years ago. He...
Nov 17, 20233 min read
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