The history of Germany in the build up to WWII has important lessons for me. Discussions of the lessons in today’s political climate are muted because if a lesson happens to apply to the current administration, the fear is I Read more…
The Origins of Our Nation. I have deep respect for our Founding Fathers. My respect has a personal side. If Ancestry.com is correct, then on my father’s side of my family, I have a direct line through his dad to Read more…
Jeny had a small fall. She slightly sprained her knee. Rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE) have helped and she is getting back on her feet. But in the meantime, yours truly has been busy caring for her. It is Read more…
Charlie Kirk. As I previously mentioned, I was one of the few people who had never heard of Charlie Kirk before his murder. Because of his importance, I knew I needed to learn more about him. Before I began my Read more…
We got in late from our trip so today’s blog is brief. My 65th Wichita North High School reunion was great. We shared stories of laughter, joy, and difficulties. Reunions always have bittersweet edges to wonderful memories. I Read more…
Next Reunion. We are recovering from our student reunion just in time to attend my 65th high school reunion in Wichita, Kansas. We are flying this time, but I am worried about how the government shut down will affect travel. Read more…
Reunion. We are back. My first concern about our trip was driving. We made frequent stops, did not drive many hours, stayed in the right-hand lane except to pass, gave the crazy drivers plenty of room and had a successful Read more…
607 N. Main Normal Illinois Reunion. Jeny and I are in for a special treat. Fifty years ago, we moved into a three-story home on Main Street in Normal Illinois. (Yes, I was a psychologist living on Main Street in Read more…
Recently I saw a facebook post about being liberal. The post claimed to be written by Ron Howard. Since I check sources, I found the post was not written by Ron Howard. It was written by Lori Galligher-Witt, another case Read more…
There were so many good news stories this week, I decided to share them first. Good News Truly Heartwarming Kindness Kindergarten Teacher Battling Cancer Receives Life-Changing Surprise After Act Of Kindness Mississippi Man Surprised With A Brand-New Truck After Community Read more…