Looking back, looking forward, looking around
"Don't look back," said Satchel Paige. "Something might be gaining on you." That seems like pretty good advice from the same wise man who said, "How old would you be…
Gifts that keep on giving
There was a time when I thought that the perfect day to shop for Christmas presents was December 24. For some reason I've always liked the pressure of the moment,…
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What are you waiting for?
Most of us are usually willing to take time to make up our mind about a choice, but once our decision is made -- or our order is placed --…
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
There are only five words in that title, which I have borrowed from a very well known Christmas carol. I would guess that the percentage of the American population that…
How to fix a bad attitude
On my way home from work I called my wife. "Hello," she said, and she sounded like she meant it. I said, "My bad attitude and I are on our…
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Things I’m Thankful For, But Wasn’t Always
I don’t remember exactly what had happened, but one day a few years ago I said to myself, “I’m thankful for the ACLU.” Then I thought, “That was weird.” In…
Is this a test?
Once upon a time there was a prince who wanted to marry a princess, but he couldn't find one that was suitable. Something was always wrong. Perhaps they had bad…
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