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Over the River and Through the Words Nov. 09, 2022
As you prepare to stuff your Thanksgiving bird, see whether you can stuff the blanks in this well-kn... Read More
Oxi Day Reminds Us of the Value of a 'No' Oct. 29, 2022
There's power in a "no." Just ask the Greeks, who celebrate the word every year, on Oxi Day, Oct. 28... Read More
4 Reasons to Start Planning Your DIY Christmas Now Sep. 27, 2022
Brisk mornings, fall colors, pumpkin pie and apple cider. Autumn is just the best time of year, righ... Read More
The 4th of July Through Poetry Jul. 04, 2022
Dear readers: I want to wish everyone a very happy Fourth of July. As you are hopefully enjoying bar... Read More
A Fatherless Father's Day Jun. 19, 2022
Dear Readers: Happy Father's Day. Below is a beautiful letter written for Father's Day. While there ... Read More
Keep the Faith and Persevere: A Juneteenth Reflection Jun. 17, 2022
Juneteenth has now been a federal holiday for one year, and as celebrations are underway, I have bee... Read More
Spring Has Sprung Apr. 17, 2022
Dear Readers: Wishing you and your families a very happy Easter and Passover week. Spring is a time ... Read More
The Greatest Event in History Apr. 15, 2022
Sometime slightly less than 2,000 years ago on a Friday, a carpenter's son stood silent before the f... Read More
As Luck Would Have It Mar. 17, 2022
Dear Readers: In light of St. Patrick's Day, I want to share this story from "Same Boat," who wrote ... Read More
Luck of the Irish Mar. 16, 2022
In light of St Patrick's Day tomorrow, I wanted to share some famous fun quotes and blessings. "Luc... Read More
Let's Celebrate the Donald Trump Christmas Miracle Dec. 26, 2021
Guess what? I scored big for Christmas. I got my number-one gift. Actually, 80 million Trump warrior... Read More
Foster Kindness, Identify Solutions and Spread Joy in 2022 Dec. 24, 2021
On New Year's Eve, when I was a kid, at the stroke of midnight we would run outside and bang pots an... Read More
This Advent, Let Your Presence Be Your Present Dec. 23, 2021
Advent is a time of expectation and preparation for the celebration of Christ's birth. While much Ch... Read More
Darkness Into Light Dec. 10, 2021
A suicide just happened. Somewhere out there, maybe down the street or across town or in the next st... Read More
Congressman Who Disbelieves in God Speaks at Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 08, 2021
The Freedom From Religion Foundation honored Democratic Rep. Jared Huffman of California three years... Read More
I Feel Like a Second Choice Nov. 25, 2021
Dear Readers: As I'm sure you all know, today is Thanksgiving, a holiday dedicated to celebrating th... Read More
Deck the Halls (and Walls) With Fresh Cranberries for a Stunning Result Nov. 23, 2021
Fresh cranberries are available in supermarkets and grocery stores from October through December ... Read More
No Can Do, Can You? Nov. 23, 2021
When it comes to Thanksgiving, there are two kinds of cranberry sauce people: the can people and the... Read More
How to Shop at Amazon and Other Online Sites and Pay With CASH! Nov. 22, 2021
I can't think of many things worse than waking up on Dec. 26 with a raging debt hangover — an ... Read More
Poinsettias Nov. 10, 2021
Have you seen poinsettias for sale yet? I have. Were they red? Probably. That is because we all know... Read More
