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Moving to the head of the class
It is a huge room, perhaps 80 feet long and 60 wide. We were directed to move to the rear and line up with our backs to the wall. There was plenty of space to spread out, side by side. “If you g… more →
Asking Again
Moving to the head of the class
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wrote 5 months ago: It is a huge room, perhaps 80 feet long and 60 wide. We were directed to move to the rear and line u … more →
One-man tea party
wrote 6 months ago: July 4 beverageI’ve brewed my second big jug of sun tea today. The first was generic green; th … more →
Old timer, wise or just wizened?
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wrote 6 months ago: It’s hard, during these early days of my second term of service, not to think back to the firs … more →
Short timer on day two
wrote 6 months ago: Well, two days on the job and I’m ready for a three-day weekend! Actually, today was mostly a … more →
Short timer on day two
wrote 6 months ago: Well, two days on the job and I’m ready for a three-day weekend! Actually, today was mostly a … more →
Short timer on day two
wrote 6 months ago: Well, two days on the job and I’m ready for a three-day weekend! Actually, today was mostly a … more →
tired...not sleepy
wrote 6 months ago: I'm tired; can't sleepI was definitely feeling my age when I finally sunk into my recliner after an … more →
On my soapbox
wrote 6 months ago: Tirade #173This year, more than 60 million Americans will volunteer for more than 8 billion hours. E … more →
There but for fortune
wrote 6 months ago: Show me...Show me an alley, show me a train Show me a hobo who sleeps out in the rain And I’ll … more →
Gotta act my age
wrote 6 months ago: Official notice of my having been selected as an AmeriCorps volunteer arrived by email yesterday. I … more →
Needed: a little perspective
wrote 6 months ago: I have been busy of late. I’ve attended a bunch of community events, including two summits and … more →
No hablo español
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wrote 6 months ago: Mucho GustoI attended a childcare summit today. It was inspiring to rub shoulders with a group of un … more →
Speaking of volunteers...
wrote 6 months ago: According to a government report, 60.8 million Americans volunteered 8.1 billion hours In 2007, Now … more →
Old Friends
wrote 6 months ago: Sharing a park bench, quietlySomeone recently reminded me of the old song that goes, “Make new frien … more →
It begins...
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wrote 6 months ago: It was a bright and sunny morning… About an hour ago I received one of those phone calls … more →
Good People
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wrote 6 months ago: I’ve participated in a few election campaigns over the years, mostly walking precincts and pas … more →
The art of muddling through
wrote 6 months ago: Plan this!Well, I made my second bone-head blunder of the week only about 24 hours after the first. … more →
Best laid timelines
wrote 6 months ago: Murphy’s Law kicked in big time this morning. I had my handy-dandy GPS device all charged up a … more →
Gotta dream, boy
wrote 6 months ago: Where am I goin’? I don’t know Where am I headin’? I ain’t certain All I kno … more →
