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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 2026. 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

Editors Watned

National Proofreading Day highlights the importance of proofreading. Theoretically, the day also allows those who enjoy proofreading to gently correct others! Bonus: Church Oops!

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Listicles & Rankings, The Written Word, Were It Within My Power on March 1, 2024 by LSomerbyCooke.
Word Cloud About Proofreading

Baseball HOF Voting — Just a bit outside!

The powers-that-be in Major League Baseball should do something to make baseball’s Hall of Fame voting sensible and fair.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Sports, Were It Within My Power on February 4, 2024 by LSomerbyCooke.
Aerial View Of Major League Ballpark

Look Up

With the significant calendar flip freshly behind us, I thought not so much about resolutions but instead about what one simple thing we might embrace to help us get on solid footing and make our collective 2024 be all it can be. Looking up.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Relationships, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on January 1, 2024 by LSomerbyCooke.
Lone Man Looking Up

A Holiday Huddle: Siri, Alexa, Briana, Cortana, and Bixby Dish … on Us!

A Holiday Huddle: Siri, Alexa, Briana, Cortana, and Bixby Dish on Humans.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Way of Life on December 19, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
A Christmas tree inside a glass ball
Transparent glass Christmas ball in snow

Channeling Andy Rooney

Socrates nailed it when he famously said, “All I know is I know nothing.” I couldn’t agree more. There are bunches of stuff in life I don’t understand.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on November 15, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
Cartoon Image Featuring The Phrase "I Don't Understand" In Bold

Losing a Childhood Hero — Frank Howard

It’s tough to lose a childhood hero. Perhaps even more so when, in your mind’s eye, they are — or were — viewed as indestructible. To lose a childhood hero is to lose a bit of your childhood itself.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Sports, Way of Life on November 3, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
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Happiness Is A High School Reunion

A 50-year high school reunion is a magical event for a zillion reasons.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Relationships, Way of Life on October 11, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
A Group Of People Watching The Sunset

That’s Mighty Neighborly Of You

The value of good neighbors can’t be overstated. They convey the calmness that comes with someone always having your back who also makes your life just a little bit richer.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Relationships, Way of Life on September 24, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
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