Omissions. Time Magazine published their World’s Most Influential People edition. A list of 100 people in six categories: artists, titans, leaders, innovators, icons and pioneers. The list was impressive and I learned about several new, interesting people. They did not Read more…
A First. I have always thought of this blog as a way to have an exchange of ideas and to stay in touch with friends. I have never sought to expand it beyond friends and acquaintances, although several people have Read more…
Momma’s rules. My mother’s had very few rules for Jeny and me. One was the ever popular — never stay over three days. The exception for us has been the people who have lived with us. We started in 1964 Read more…
Announcements: Financial Wellness. A reader sent me a study giving evidence in support of the idea the economy has done better with Democrats than with Republicans. As I argued in my last blog, science is messy. I would be interested Read more…
Balance. Jeny had an appointment to see her hair dresser. I took her because she had loaned her car to another person. She tried to back up a step holding on to a car. When she stood-up, she fell backwards Read more…
Happy Easter to the readers who share the Christian faith. Lenten Reflection. I do not hide my faith in writing this blog, but I also do not see it as a blog written solely for Christians. I want it to Read more…
Today is the second of a two-part blog. Last week I gave seven concerns I have about the Right. As promised, this week I will give seven concerns about the Left. If I am going to have a political dialog Read more…
Preface. I am committed to keeping my blog brief. I am committed to trying to be open and fair in my comments. I am open to correction and differences of opinion. Having said that – today is part one of Read more…
The Wild West. A good friend who was raised in the West but is not a fan of Western lore sent me an article: The Seven Myths About the Wild West. It started me thinking. We did not have a Read more…
Forgiveness: Last Sunday I asked our pastor, “Who is leading our Lenten Study?’ Lent is the four weeks before Easter. Lent is a time of reflection I have found valuable many times. She smiled, leaned in and asked “How about Read more…