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 Rallies Behind Him Brothers In Houston Spend Their Days Off Read more…
Opportunities. I was taught to change the context and see problems as opportunities. With that in mind, since the 4th of July my life has been filled with opportunities. When the air conditioning went out on the beach house, we called our regular technician. He did not answer. Later we Read more…
Lasy week Jeny and I celebrated 63 years of marriage. I am very thankful for her companionship and love. We are very proud of our family that has grown from our union. New look at an old story. Over the years many people and events have influenced me. Most of Read more…
Sorry about the computer problems last week. ICE. I had a very meaningful dialog with a member of a law enforcement agency. He is conservative but certainly not far right. More importantly, he is willing to discuss the strengths and weakness of political views — including his own. He is Read more…
At What Cost? Secure borders are important. I support border security. Legal citizenship is important. I support deportation of people who are not following the road to citizenship. We have the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marines, the Coast Guard, the National Guard, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Read more…
We had a Hot Holiday. We went to the beach for the Fourth of July. THE AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT! We called our usual help and he was not able to solve the issue. Most companies were closed. We looked for a motel room and there were none! In the Read more…
Happy Fourth of July! I have not shot fireworks since I was very young, but I enjoy the big displays. We will be at the beach for the Fourth. Gulf Shores always has a great display off the pier near us. As you know, the divisions in our country have Read more…
Tragedy Becoming Commonplace. I have a confession to make. I am worried that the news has made me numb to tragedy. I hear of murders on the evening news and go—ho-hum. I did a little research: An estimated 600,000 people have died in the Ethiopian civil war, estimated 350,000 in Read more…
Good News. I had a great Father’s Day. I hope all of the father’s did likewise. I received warm thoughts from friends and family. I also took the time to be thankful for my father. When I read and hear of the many troubled relationships other have faced, I realize Read more…
Jeny wrapping up a Rummikub game The Birthday Celebration. As many of you know, one of my parents’ rules (or suggestions) was to never visit for over three days. The old saw was that company are like fish and start to smell after three days. My cousin and her family Read more…