Christmas eve. A day and night of anticipation. We may not all be waiting for the same thing, but most of us are waiting. Some are waiting for the excitement of tomorrow and some for the relief that it has… Continue reading

With everything going on at this time of year one can get stressed. There is the pressure of wrapping those gifts and making sure everything is just right. Really it is not that bad if you prioritize things. That’s what… Continue reading

Traditions. Traditions are our connections to the past. That is why they matter. That is why they should be preserved. That is why they should be observed. There is much discussion in this country regarding Christmas and the celebrating of… Continue reading

I attempt to maintain my routine, it is all one can do at times like this. The old folks will tell you, life goes on. It is becoming clear to me that I am becoming the old folks. Not that… Continue reading

I spent most of yesterday in quiet contemplation. The loss of my brother occupying my thoughts. After writing yesterday’s posting I reviewed it in my mind . One statement I made seemed to hang with me, that old familiar, Rest… Continue reading

Facing uncertainty. That is the future. We can not know what will be the end result. All we mortals can do is perservre and pray. There are times when we are faced with this stark reality. On most days we… Continue reading

                        I turn on the morning news and the big story is the United States is moving toward normalizing relations with Cuba. A prisoner exchange has already taken place.… Continue reading

Yesterday I wrote about my grandson visiting his pop -pop at the cemetery. That led me to thinking. What if we are the visitors ? I mean, suppose earth is like a big cemetery, just a stopover on a cosmic… Continue reading

This is a picture of Mark,my grandson, visiting his Pop-Pop. It is a picture that cannot help but touch your heartstring. Such an old soul in a young man. He prefers to sit alone and speak his mind, or is… Continue reading

I was pleased to participate in the Wreaths across America effort. It was a brief affair here in Greensboro. I am hoping that the size and participation increases next year. It is an effort I believe in and strongly support.… Continue reading