patriotism
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A Poppy in his Buttonhole
Grand Uncle Palmer ‘ The poetry above is from the poem For the Fallen, written by Laurence Binyon in 1914 during the early months of World War I. My uncle Palmer served in that war, and this is one of only a few photographs I have of him. My grandfather served as well. He lied about…
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Compromise
Learn the wisdom of compromise, for it is better to bend a little than to break. Jane Wells I took this photo of the New York skyline during a business trip in 2009, nine years after 9/11. Today, 24 years later, we are still traumatized by this unimaginable act of terrorism. But, this isn’t about…
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Finding Joy
weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalms 3O:5 “Joy cometh in the morning.” As encouraging as it sounds, there has been a decided lack of joy in my circle. This has been true for much of the summer. Our world has been surrounded in a haze of catastrophic predictions.…
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My Country
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when it deserves it. — Mark Twain Every Holiday requires a celebration in our home including, of course, the 4th of July. We start in the afternoon with a cookout and finish with a concert in the park and fireworks. We use to have…
Aging with Grace 