family… Sense or Nonsense 20 Feb 201120 Feb 2011 My Grandmother, my father's mother, born near the turn of the twentieth century, was a writer. She often wrote for local church leaders and had a song published once. I…
holiday… Martin Luther King Holiday 17 Jan 201117 Jan 2011 Today we celebrate the life and good works of Martin Luther King, born in 1929 and assassinated in 1968. He was a clergyman, civil rights activist and left us with…
political… What is a Hero 14 Jan 201114 Jan 2011 Daniel Hernandez, the young man who assisted in saving Congresswoman Gifford's life, humbly refuses the moniker of hero. He says he only did a once in a lifetime act of…
political… The Poison Pen 11 Jan 201111 Jan 2011 We know words have power. We have always known that to be true. The phrase 'the pen is mightier than the sword', dates back to the early 1800's from the…
family… Taxes and Death 8 Jan 20118 Jan 2011 My house is swallowed by papers; bank statements, receipts, farm settlements, cash tickets. This is the first step in preparing for the annual tax accountants who decide whether or not…
family… Americans Behaving Badly 5 Jan 20115 Jan 2011 It seems the news is full of stories lately about Americans who have behaved badly. And this isn't Lindsey Lohan and the cast of Jersey Shore; but politicians, football stars,…
family… The Underground House 16 Dec 201016 Dec 2010 People often ask me how we found our property in Virginia. It is in such a beautifully unspoiled area that is a bit remote. I find my best description of…
family… Already mourning Elizabeth Edwards 8 Dec 20108 Dec 2010 This morning I awoke to the sad news that Elizabeth Edwards' health had taken a downward spiral, and another kind of mourning began. Although this news wasn't altogether unexpected, it…
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