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The month of December is known for its hustle and bustle. It is a month of house parties, work gatherings, and gift preparations. This month is full of excitement, as we prepare to celebrate Christmas, a time when we come together to perhaps worship, or give thanks for all those loving people we are so…

Well folks I have had another spin around the sun, and this time I leapt into a new decade. I must say I felt different about this one. Before entering this new era in my life, I became fixated on the number. Thinking about becoming 60 years old was affecting me like no other birthday…

So many tears have been shed over the violence that plagues our nation. So many lives taken. So many vigils. So many children slaughtered by maniacs. So many families broken. So many people offering thoughts and prayers. So, so many…yet the violence continues. What is the answer? Some people advocate for stricter gun laws, while…

I have enjoyed the pleasure of owning two pets in my life, both dogs. As a child my mother would not allow us to have any pets, I think she just had too much to attend. I remember my dad trying a few times to take a stray home, but she would not concede. Four…

The word friendship means a relationship of mutual affection between people. Friends, unlike family, are not chosen for us, but rather by us. Like snowflakes, friendships are unique. There is the friendship you first had with your parents. Our parents or parent was basically our first friend. Perhaps, some of us are lucky and had…

Happy New Year everyone! I know it has been a while since my last entry, but like most of you I was super busy with holiday festivities. Now that 2021 is over and we can breathe a bit, I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and were blessed to ring in 2022 without regret. As…

It is almost upon us. The air has turned crisp, the trees have just about dropped their final leaves, and the light of day has become shorter. As a country we are about to share a feast. In a week most families/friends will indulge on appetizers, delectable fall vegetables, along with a juicy turkey to…

I usually keep politics out of this blog, but I’m sorry I no longer can sit quiet. The politics of our great nation is really coming undone. I realize we have had many catastrophes in our history, although our young nation has never been this divided about every single issue as we are these days.…

In July, 2021 I boarded a plane back to my home state. During this time, I saw family and friends, visited local beaches, and enjoyed our four grandchildren. This was actually the first time all four grandchildren were together, since our last one was born during the pandemic in 2020. My first sighting of our…

So many things have happened since my last entry. Our endless days of summer solstice, 2021, will be ending soon. Long days spent soaking up sunshine, taking sips of a favorite cold beverage, stunning sunsets, parties that never seem to end, lazy beach days, and a host of other outdoor activities start closing. As this…