An ancient proverb says, “May you live in interesting times.” Is this a curse or a blessing or a paradoxical statement to cause one to think about the times they are living in a decide what actions to take in order to have peace in their lives? I submit an overwhelming percentage of Americans will [...]
Will it take a crisis of cataclysmic proportions to shake us from our lofty ideological perches to unite Americans again? Long gone is the patriotism of World War II; and, to lesser degrees, the citizens’ willingness to enter the First Gulf War and the initial reaction when the World Trade Centers were taken down by [...]
There was a time, not so long ago, when a handwritten letter from a loved one, friend or associate allowed the person who penned it to be close to the reader, whether across town or across the country. People took time to think about what they were going to say before they wrote it.
Letter writing [...]
The dictionary tells us recreation is the refreshment of body and mind, as after work, by some form of play, amusement or relaxation. It was something we did all the time as kids and strived to find time for throughout our years of employment. In retirement, pre-boomers hoped to rediscover the enjoyment in recreation we [...]
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As a kid, I couldn’t wait to get a few pennies together to spend at the corner candy store across from my elementary school. I suspect most of us born between 1930 and 1945 have fond memories of moments like this. Let’s wander back to those innocent times and see if you can [...]
