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Something to Think About - You Always Have The Option
It was her day off. Last minute her Mom asked for a favor and she agreed. She had planned on a day of shopping with her daughters, but they were good going in the afternoon. Her Mom had taught for 40 years and retired the previous spring. Her Mom... -
Candy & Ice Cream
The principal she was replacing had been there for 30 years. He had a solid reputation that he had earned time and time again over the past three decades. She knew she was filling big shoes and that there would be challenges. She had done what she co... -
High Roaders
If rudeness is ever declared an art form, he’ll most definitely be its Leonard Da Vinci. On good days his disrespect of others is covert. It’s still there, but you have to look for it. On not-so-good days, it’s up close, in-you-face, and of... -
Own It
This company produced switch, plug, and a host of other metal and plastic covers for wall-mounted electrical boxes. They had long been a leader in the field of such items. In the lobby of the corporate office there was a picture of Thomas Edison with... -
More Than Money
During the 1970 production year, an estimated 260,000 trucks rolled off the Chevy pickup production lines. The Chevy K10 models featured four-wheel drive, while the C10 models featured two-wheel drive. They were popular trucks that would evolve throu... -
What’s News
“I had the best seat in the house,” was how he answered the question. The question was, “How would you describe your career?” It was asked at a 1999 dinner party to honor his 50-plus years in the news business. His was a household name th... -
Frustration & Toleration
Frustrations are a part of life. If ever you find a person who has absolutely no frustrations, you are likely to have also found an all but disengaged individual. To avoid any and all frustrations would seem to require a removal or serious isolation ... -
You Don’t Like Me
After receiving his license and certifications as a helicopter pilot, he went to work for a tour company in Hawaii. He enjoyed his work, but after two years it was becoming routine. He had heard about companies that use helicopters for tree trimmin... -
Out of Your Mouth
It was the 20th class reunion for these millennials. Their generation, those born between 1981 and 1996, was so named because they’d be the first generation to reach adulthood in the new millennium. In their 38 years, they had witnessed and lived... -
Something to Think About - New Year’s Resolution ‘25
As the new year approached, he began thinking about possible resolutions. He considered the perennial favorites—some weight loss, improving personal finances, reducing stress and anxiety, making more time for family and friends, and engaging in a n... -
Something to Think About - A More Level Playing Field
When computers started making their way into schools, the vast majority were in junior and senior high schools. Often these computers were donated. As teachers began working them into the curriculum, they were generally in labs rather than in class... -
Thoughtful & Compassionate Optimism
She was raised on a ranch in the territories, during the 1870s and 80s. At that time and in that place, there was lots of boundary pushing and limit testing, and she could hold her own with the best of them. There was also lots of riding, herding, ro... -
A Magic Ingredient
When you walk Perry Street, it’s clear that it’s not all that different than most of the other streets in the business district of this seaside town. The streets are somewhat narrow, having been laid out in the horse-and-buggy era of the 18th a... -
Rejoice That You Had It
Wednesday, July 20, 1904 may have been a typical day in Dayton, Ohio, but for a family living on Hawthorn Street, it wasn’t. That day they welcomed a baby to the family. Neighbors came to call. They brought food items for the family, and one coup... -
Both Can Be Right
Like most towns in 1933, they were in the grips of the Great Depression. Although well-intended, Roosevelt’s New Deal was no quick fix. This recovery was going to take time, effort, and patience. Neighbors were going to have to help neighbors, ... -
“Inrageous”
It started out as a small gas station along the Lincoln Highway located between two large towns. Over the century they’ve been open for business, Abe’s Garage has grown and changed with the times. The original owners, the Nicolay family, called i... -
Fair Isn’t Always Right
Over the years, people learned to expect periodic flooding. Usually, it caused little damage, and within a day or two everything was back to normal. Even when there was a little more water, the damage wasn’t serious. The last flood was a bit unus...