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

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...

During the administration of President George W. Bush, Hayden famously went into self-protection mode. She stopped watching televised...

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

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Not long ago, I came across a quote from the French author, philosopher, and playwright Albert Camus. A heroic member of the French...

Dr. Kevin Cherry, Vice President of the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation, former state historian of North Carolina, and this year's...

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...

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...

When I was at the National Archives, we were unwillingly drawn into the controversy regarding the public display of the Ten Commandments....

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...

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...

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...

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...

As we approach the Thanksgiving season, one thing for which I am thankful is Thomas Jefferson's retreat nestled in the stunning landscape...

by Robert Frost My Sorrow, when she's here with me, Thinks these dark days of autumn rain Are beautiful as days can be; She loves the...