Wise Words No. 89 (Being Afraid)
“Bran thought about it. ‘Can a man still be brave if he’s afraid?’ ‘That is the only time a man can be...
read moreTriumph and Tragedy – An Editorial
May 18, 2013 was one of the most triumph days for girls sports in our community. It was also one of the most tragic for sports in...
read moreSunday’s Column – We Can’t Please Everyone
I recently had quite a pleasant email exchange with a spry and delightful young 81-year-old. At first, she was not happy and let me...
read moreSunday’s Column – Find The Time
It is said one never realizes what they have until they lose it. That realization can haunt one forever. Yet every now and then, grace...
read moreSunday’s Column – Wise Words On Camping
We recently had our annual spring campout with the Mighty Men of Pack 47. Bittersweet in a way. Youngest SON of Thunder will be moving...
read moreSunday’s Column – The Little Black Dress Is Our Guest Columnist
The Little Black Dress is our guest columnist this week. Enjoy! Recently, I was told I was in the middle of midlife. I am sure I...
read moreWise Words No. 87 (Opposition)
You are closest to your victory when you face the greatest opposition. Joel Osteen
read moreSunday’s Column – Breaking The Habitual Habit
Habits, by their very nature, die hard. They are positive or negative, depending on one’s viewpoint. Those who get up early in the...
read moreWise Words No. 86 (The Most Important Days)
“The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain
read moreSunday’s Column – One Man’s Treasures …
People collect stuff. And those collections are important to those who build them up over the years. They are cherished, shown off to...
read moreWise Words No. 85 (Facing Death)
“Near certainty of death … little chance of success … what are we waiting for?” The Lord of the Rings – T
read moreSunday’s Column – Wise Words No. 2
I collect what I refer to as “wise words.” These are sayings I pick up, mostly from movies. That in itself bugs the SONs of...
read moreWise Words No. 84 (Destiny)
“If you fight your destiny, you will be miserable. You must embrace it and revel in every moment.” The Librarian
read moreSunday’s Column: Easter and WMDs
Today, the Little Black Dress will don a beautiful dress and wear a hat the Queen of England would kill for. The SONs of Thunder will...
read moreWise Words No. 85 (Destiny)
“If you fight your destiny, you will be miserable. You must embrace it and revel in it every moment.” The Librarian: Curse...
read moreSunday’s Column – Sequester This
When the federal government starts using words you’ve never heard of, watch out. I refer to words like “ethnic cleansing.” This...
read moreWise Words No. 84 (The Solution)
You are your problem … and also your solution From the movie, Brides’ Maids
read moreSunday’s Column – Due Process, Drone Style
So a few days ago I’m in the backyard hanging with the SONs of Thunder. We’re watching Gigantor, the Dog Who Thinks She Can Fly...
read moreWise Words No. 83 (Real Friends)
“A mere friend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.” Russian proverb
read moreSunday’s Column – It’s Just Stuff
Sometimes you have to let things go. It can be painful, but there can also be a release of sorts. Too often we hold on to whatever,...
read moreWise Words No. 82 (Friendship)
“Real friendship is shown in times of trouble; prosperity is full of friends” Euripides
read moreSunday’s Column – Eau du Bengay
There were few visitors to our abode over the last 10 days or so. Few ventured past the Black Death warnings posted by the Centers for...
read moreWise Words No. 81 (Character)
If it is true that your character is the sum of your habits, then develop the right ones and your character will take care of itself.
read moreNicole’s Story – A Script On Domestic Violence
It’s not often I post my newspaper articles unless I think they need to be shared with a wider audience. Nicole’s story is...
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