Monthly Archives: November 2017

Much earlier this year, I wrote about the value of time and how my concept of that value influences my decision making process. My coauthors have a similar philosophy and have alluded or directly written on the subject as well. … Continue reading →

it snowed in the day of Henry V’s coronation, April 9, 1413. Some people took the fluffy, pure precipitation as a sign that change was in the air and better days lay ahead under the new king. Others took it … Continue reading →

One summer I worked detasselling corn. What this meant is that we would be up before dawn, get on a school bus and ride from corn field to corn field, pulling the tassels off the stalks of corn row by … Continue reading →

I generally like to post something to make you think, but today, I want to recommend a movie to you for this holiday season.  The movie The Star is an animated film that tells the story of Jesus’ birth through … Continue reading →

So we go from my favorite holiday to the dreaded day after activity I detest the most. I’ve never understood the infatuation with going out in the wee hours–and they’re getting even wee-er in the past few years–to save a … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday. We always spend it with our family and friends who we consider family. There are no gifts and no pressure to do anything other than provide the things each family enjoys based on … Continue reading →

The day before Thanksgiving has always been one of those days I have looked forward to.  Sure, Thanksgiving Day itself is a big event, what with football, a big dinner with family and friends and many other traditions, but I … Continue reading →

I don’t remember the name of the editor this quote came from, but the quote is very appropriate for the age we are living in.  He said, “They will forgive you if you are wrong, but they won’t if you … Continue reading →