As we bring in the day that celebrates our amazing country's adoption of the Declaration of Independence, claiming our independence from Great Britain, my mind reflects on so many freedoms I am able to enjoy today. Freedoms many other parts of the world don't have the privilege to enjoy. Freedom of speech. Freedom of religion. Freedom… Continue reading Let Freedom Ring
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Reclaiming the Carefree Days of Summer
Watching two of my young grandchildren play with such complete abandon in the pre-summer afternoon sunshine last Saturday, I longed for the days when summer was unhurried, unstressed, and carefree. The days when summers weren't defined by days spent within office walls watching the clock. Or when the most beautiful scenery wasn't my computer screensaver. I watched my… Continue reading Reclaiming the Carefree Days of Summer
Honoring All Fathers
For all of the fathers, old and new, step-fathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers, and even uncles...never underestimate the role you play in the lives of children, young and grown. May God, our Father, bless you on this day, YOUR day, to do what brings you joy, rest or play, and for those of us who have been… Continue reading Honoring All Fathers
My Favorite Reading
Since as far back as I can remember, I have loved to read and write, spending countless child, adolescent, and adult hours escaping through books and writing. When I was growing up, during the summer months when I wasn't rushing off to school in the mornings, I would leisurely make my way to the lakeshore dock where our boat… Continue reading My Favorite Reading
The Difference
What may appear to be a small difference between two things can often result in a significant difference in the outcome or ultimate enjoyment of something. Examples that immediately come to mind include: While a cup of coffee from Starbucks and a cup of Folgers are both coffee, there is a distinct difference between the… Continue reading The Difference
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