Our nation is in turmoil as we hear daily about racial unrest, riots, anti-Semitism, gender issues, and more. Of course COVID has disrupted all of our national life and presented new dilemmas we’ve never faced. After two very unusual school years, stay at home orders, and online learning, many of…
Last week, one of our granddaughters turned four. Nancy and I were privileged to share a party with her on Sunday as she excitedly ripped into her many gifts. Clothes, books and toys were all celebrated along with a new bike complete with training wheels. While we enjoyed visiting with…
This Saturday marks the end of another Spring Turkey season and as of this writing, I’m still hunting for bird #1. I’ve squandered some opportunities, enjoyed many sunrises and birdsongs, and even written some poems, but I have yet to connect with old Tom. As I sat at my tree…
We are so blessed in America with many liberties that most others throughout history have only dreamt of. When our founders framed our nation, they gave to us one of the most precious gifts imaginable and one that we take so much for granted. Although atrocities have and still do…