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 missed those who could not make it for health reasons 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. I have a friend who has studied reunions. He says 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 trip. Our reunion was an inspiring memory. When I taught 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 a town called Normal.) I was teaching at Illinois State 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 of misinformation. Her statement is a very clear list of 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 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…