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Monthly Archives: June 2014
Positive results
Results of the MRI were welcome news.No lesions,tumors or medical problems.However, the test showed a penchant for story telling, and a plot for a new novel.Seriously, even though I always anticipate the positive it is a relief to know that … Continue reading
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MRI kindness
Due to a partial hearing loss in my left ear I was required to have an MRI yesterday. To say I was anxious may be the greatest understatement ever made. The worse part before sliding into the tube was the … Continue reading
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The Library
If you view the world as a library there are daily opportunities for learning and growth.No one ever masters the amount of information that is readily available. New relationships as well as old offer moments where we as students of … Continue reading
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Book Tour
The Cross or the Swastika” is in the final editing process so I am starting to finalize parts of the speaking tour. Have a lot of balls in the air but would welcome the opportunity to speak in all parts … Continue reading
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Words make a difference
One of my mentors years ago taught me that the way we approach significant issues has a major effect on the outcomes. He suggested that at times words make a huge difference. The example he used was the word” problem.” … Continue reading
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Tina
June 19th was my sister’s birthday and it has been over twenty years since she died from cancer.Tina was one of the kindest ,most caring persons on the planet.She never missed an opportunity to show compassion for anyone that was … Continue reading
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Encouragement
Yesterday I watched a father spend over an hour trying to teach his young daughter to ride a bike. She was initially very frightened and hesitant, but he consistently spoke gently to her and was supportive of her despite a … Continue reading
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Being a father
The birth of a child is such a wondrous moment. I am still in awe when I recall witnessing the birth of both of my children. However, these miracles were followed by a wave of fear initially when I realized … Continue reading
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Sal and Bud
I learned many things from my Father, Sal and Elaine’s Dad, Bud. Most of all what stands out was their generosity in every situation. It was more than monetary giving, it was that no matter what happened they were the … Continue reading
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Fathers Day
My family has been fortunate in that it has a group of outstanding fathers. My brother is the senior member of the clan and in high school he was voted “most likely to succeed.” Well that prediction was most true … Continue reading
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