I am impressed by people that perform beyond the expectations of others. While in High School, I became familiar with students at the State School for the Deaf and Blind. My Dad, a teacher in the public school system was offered a part time job teaching 1 class at the school. It was fascinating to …
There are times when I stare at the front door, expecting a knock with emissaries from the Mensa Society in a panic because they have been searching for me. Searching for me because of some of the amazing ideas that just seem to come to me as if I were nature’s source of brilliance. …
As the world prepares to watch the Super Bowl, I am reminded of my playing days. No, they were not great! They did not get anywhere near a professional career. There were days when I could barely get out of my own way. There were days when I would not want to oppose me for …
A few Sundays ago, as I entered the sanctuary of the church and moved to my usual seat on the end of the pew on the 8th row on the left side, I noticed that there were some people sitting there. While many people are upset by someone having the nerve to sit in their …
The Day I almost went swimming… with the fishes I have enjoyed fishing from an early age, although I did not go much until I became an adult and did not have to work all the time. I was not forced to work, but took every job that came my way for a bit …
Part 1 discussed the miracle that is the start of a new day. Part 2 is a million miles beyond that, and shows you the miracle that is the start of a new year. It is the time to be filled with hope and anticipation of the great things to come. It is the time …
My favorite part of the day is an early morning sunrise. Away from the bustling city and in the quiet of nature. As the still of the night gives way to the symphony of birds and other animals as they awaken from a restful night’s sleep, the sky is filled with an absolutely amazing kaleidoscope …
My memories of Christmas are detailed and vivid. Christmas has always been a very special time of year and was filled with anticipation from year to year. Each one standing out because of the gifts that meant so much to me. While I enjoy each and every season that the year brings, fall and …
The greatest show on Earth Ringling Brothers Circus bills itself as the Greatest Show on Earth! It is a great show but they have to be forgiven because they have not seen THE Greatest Show on Earth. The greatest show on earth takes place between now and typically the end of February, first of March. …
Recently the world learned that a 20 year old person with a history of mental illness entered Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy, an elementary school in Decatur, Georgia, with an AK-47 and 500 rounds of ammunition. At risk were the many students of the school. Gunshots were fired at the police and the young …