I was reviewing my “to do” list today; you know, the one with all the items on it that still…
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When Holidays make us Remember
For me, it happens just about every year around this time. Thanksgiving is done, and leftovers are being enjoyed. Black…
Happy Thanksgiving
It’s Thanksgiving Day. And all over America turkeys are being stuffed and shoved into ovens. Pies are baking. Tables are…
The Invisible Table
A few days ago I read a Thanksgiving essay by Mitch Albom, one of the authors whose books I thoroughly…
When Holidays Hurt
Once again we’re approaching that season. The big holiday season. Many of us are already preparing dishes ahead of time,…
Reflections on a Tragedy
Yesterday morning I woke up, a bit earlier than usual, with a heavy heart. Something was on my mind and…
It Happened Again….
Another fitful, restless night, waking up almost every hour, tossing and turning, strange dreams rolling around in my head. Even…
Now that the Election is Over
What now? Your candidates either won or lost. You’re either ecstatically happy, or angry and discouraged. You may have stayed…
I’m Not Asking You to Agree With Me…
This is certainly a blog that I’ve put off writing for several reasons. One, because it’s difficult to convey my…
Turning Back the Clocks…Turning Back Time
It’s that weekend again. You know, the one where we turn the clocks back an hour to recapture that hour…
To Vote or Not to Vote…Here are the Options
Tuesday is Election Day across this nation. A day when millions of people will go to their polling places and…
On a Saturday Morning
Saturday morning in the Pittsburgh suburb of Squirrel Hill started like any other. Families prepared breakfast, read parts of the…
