Category Archives: Youth

Happy Earth Day To You

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

I’m old enough to remember the very first Earth Day. In fact, it happened the same year as my high school graduation. 1970 was a time of cultural unrest and many of us young people were pushing the envelopes in … Continue reading →

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Discovering Consolation

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

When I get tired of the critics’ condemnations of the flaws of our civilization I need to close down the Internet and take a slow, leisurely stroll outdoors. The weather doesn’t necessarily need to be calm and sunny to provide … Continue reading →

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Social Diversity Is The Spice Of Life

Posted on April 20, 2019 by

One of my all-time favorite sayings is, “Variety is the spice of life.” I try to keep it in mind as each day unfolds. Doing and experiencing various activities are much of what creates an interesting, fulfilling life. Meeting and … Continue reading →

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Listening To The Radio Again

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

As I write this sentence, I’m hearing Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Dubinushka, Opus 62” as it fades in and out, interspersed with crystal clarity and near absence with static. The station is broadcasting at the shortwave frequency of approximately 17560 KHz. I have … Continue reading →

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Personal Model Cars

Posted on April 10, 2019 by

Most visitors to my home eventually notice that a model car is parked on one of the display shelves in the living room. Sometimes two shelves feature a miniature automobile. Every few months, the displays feature different cars. New acquaintances … Continue reading →

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Time In Our Hands

Posted on March 10, 2019 by

Before bedtime last night I set the clocks and watches ahead for the change to Daylight Savings Time. (Spring Ahead–Fall Behind) While adjusting the yellow-dial watch, a phrase popped into my head, “Time is in my hands.” Wise people throughout … Continue reading →

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On Temporariness

Posted on February 27, 2019 by

I glanced at the calendar this morning and noticed that today is the second to the last day of the second month of the year already. This is a reminder about how swiftly time passes. It doesn’t seem like New … Continue reading →

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