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Bring On The Tears
It’s okay to shed a tear. Crying doesn’t mean you’re weak. It’s often a sign of strength. Sometimes, a good sob must be released to get strong again. Tears mean you have a heart.

Most People Are Good
I believe most of us are good people. Knuckleheads? For sure, in abundance. However, most of us — “the better angels of our nature,” in Abraham Lincoln’s words — incline society toward cooperation, peace and kindness.

A Dough-lightful Tale
Once upon a thyme in the bustling town of Punville, there was a baker named Brad Renner who whisked he could …

Western North Carolina Strong
You know the news. Charging wind, water and mud from Tropical Storm Helene devastated western North Carolina and left communities in ruins. Help arrived. Big time. But help is still needed.

What the Heck Are We Doing? Is It Possible to Get Back to Embracing the Truth?
There is no wisdom save in truth. Truth is everlasting, but our ideas about truth are changeable. The greatest homage we can pay to truth is to use it, but that is often not the path followed.

Pitch Counts
One of the most contentious topics in MLB today is the strict use of pitch counts. I’m a passionate student of the game, and I don’t accept the over-the-top embracing of pitch counts. Here’s my logic

Give The World Your Best: Unleashing Potential Through Positivity
Doing your best, despite roadblocks, is not just about personal achievement; it’s a transformative act that can ripple outwards, inspiring change and engendering progress. Your actions, no matter how small, have the power to shape the world around you.

Give Some Love To A Teacher
A teacher affects eternity. Only The Man Upstairs can tell where their influence stops.

Green Is The New Black: Earth Day’s Chic Economic Revolution
As Earth spins on its axis, another April 22 dawns, and with it, Earth Day 2024. A day when we celebrate our planet and the innovative strides we’re taking to ensure its wardrobe is as green as the spring foliage. My thoughts …

A Special Kind Of Love
Lately, I’ve found myself reflecting on our kids. I suppose that’s a natural place for the mind to go, especially when advancing in years.
