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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.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Way of Life on April 22, 2025 by LSomerbyCooke.
Tears Are Okay

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.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Relationships, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on February 18, 2025 by LSomerbyCooke.
Good People Collage

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 …

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in The Written Word on January 27, 2025 by LSomerbyCooke.
Baking Into The New Year 2025

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.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Neck of the Woods, Relationships, Way of Life on October 25, 2024 by LSomerbyCooke.
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA STRONG

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.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Relationships, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on August 15, 2024 by LSomerbyCooke.
Truth Banner

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

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Sports, Were It Within My Power on July 16, 2024 by LSomerbyCooke.
As Pitching Burst

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.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Relationships, Way of Life on June 25, 2024 by LSomerbyCooke.
Fireworks

Give Some Love To A Teacher

A teacher affects eternity. Only The Man Upstairs can tell where their influence stops.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Way of Life on May 2, 2024 by LSomerbyCooke.
Kid Raising His Hand In Class

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 …

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Business, Neck of the Woods, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on April 20, 2024 by LSomerbyCooke.
Earth Day Needlepoint

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.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Relationships, Way of Life on April 9, 2024 by LSomerbyCooke.
Sunset In The Mountains

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