Way of Life
The Curse of Good Intentions
Covid time-out should have translated to more opportunities to move forward on at least a few of the many good intentions that seemingly have lived the entirety of their existence on the to-do shelf of my life. Didn’t happen

Nominee For Persons of the Year — Our Teachers!
If there was ever a group of professionals who deserve our year-round praise, especially during these challenging times, it’s teachers. Our teachers are passionate, caring heroes who set out every day of their professional lives to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge

Where’s the Refund Line?
I need some quick cash. Major anniversary on the horizon. I’m looking to put my hands on 20 Large. Being strapped for cash for the gift I have in mind, I have put some thought into where I might pull together the funds

Praise For Boys & Girls Clubs
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America is an inspiring story of providing hope, opportunity and a commitment to inclusion for young people, building character, and responsible citizens across our country

Underrated Stuff
From my front porch, evidence that spring has sprung is found in every site-line. Flowers budding and daffodils leading the color parade with the first real splash of color. Chipmunks scurrying across the lawn and

In Praise of AM Radio
I love AM radio. Always have. Always will. As far back as I can remember, AM radio played a special part in my life. For most of the mid-to-late 1960s, I received a late-night

Virtual Meeting Etiquette Rules
Regardless of location, the world is now accessible in real-time — a virtual rendezvous allows people to share information and data without being physically located together, instantly. Virtual engagement is

There Is A-Zways Something For Which To Be Thankful
Undeniably, pandemic times reshaped our lives. From the broader realities of lockdowns, sequestering, social distancing, loneliness, anxiety, and being unable to plan ahead, to working and schooling remotely, job losses

Leading With Grace & Kindness
When in this country did we come to the crossroads that indicated it was okay to burn someone’s house down if we disagreed with what they said or believed in? There have always been the yin and the yang, the dark and the light. But why have seemingly large segments of our society veered away from engaging in civil discourse, which seemed, not that very long ago, a plausible path for creating harmony or, at the very least, a grudging respect for individuals or groups with opposing views?

High Country Life
Living in the Appalachians is a beautiful thing. I appreciate the appeal of warm-weather locales and big-city bustle and amenities. Having been there, done both, there is something matchlessly special about residing in the mountains and sharing these beautiful surroundings with the folks living in these parts.

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