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The Duke and Memories of a Perfect Christmas
In this post, I share a Christmas story I wrote long ago about a special Christmas in 1967 when I was ten years old. The scene was something you would expect from Norman Rockwell or a Hallmark greeting card. My family gathered together on Christmas Eve, remembering past holidays of joy. Most everyone spoke of…
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45 Years Later: John Lennon…Watching the Wheels Go ‘Round and ‘Round
In this post, I comment on the 45th anniversary of the death of former Beatle John Lennon and how his life, message, and music still resonate after so many years. Like many other people, I was watching Monday Night Football on December 8, 1980. Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, and Howard Cosell were calling the game…
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Teen Generation Raising the Bar for News Media?
In this post, I take a look at the results of a recent News Literacy Project survey that, not surprisingly, indicates American teenagers distrust and dislike the news media. Back when I was growing up in the 1960s, my Dad read both editions – morning and evening – of our local newspaper. He habitually arrived…
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Bohemian Rhapsody Turns 50-Years-Old
In this post, I remember Queen’s tremendously creative and innovative operatic rock masterpiece – Bohemian Rhapsody – that defied musical industry limitations and became legendary fifty years ago. Do you remember the first time you heard Freddie Mercury sing those famous opening lyrics? “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a…
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Words of Wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson
In this post, I share the importance of self-reliance and listening to your inner voice as shared with us by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Ralph Waldo Emerson, the great American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, critical thinker, abolitionist, and poet, is often referred to as the leader of the transcendentalist movement and the father of American Literature. He…
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Be SMART when you ask for help…and also when helping others
In this post, I share the importance of asking for help when you truly need it and providing assistance to others when you are able. There are teachers – helpers – everywhere, so utilize their expertise and advice. Then, pay it forward to help others. I was so happy when navigation systems became standard equipment…
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