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November 18 – A truly giving heart

November 18. “The heart that gives…gathers.” (Hannah Moore) Have you ever noticed that some people are just naturally attractive to others? I am not talking about superficial attraction, what some would call “hotness”. I am talking about people who attract … Continue reading

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July 24 – My children keeping me honest with their imitations of me

July 24. “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they’ve never failed to imitate them.” So, I am back from the trip with my sons. We had a fantastic time at the race, and built … Continue reading

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July 22 – Influencing the future

July 22 “The greatest use we can make of our life is to spend it on something that outlasts it.” (Cross Roads, The Book) Architects and builders erect edifices that last for generations. Authors and poets write works that transcend … Continue reading

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Children, Dogs and Restaurants…

In recent weeks there have been several stories about restaurants electing to ban children. The most recent being a Sushi restaurant in Virginia. Here in Michigan, a bill was introduced to allow dogs inside the fences at outdoor cafes and … Continue reading

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Off-beat keys to a good marriage…

Today is April 30th, 2013. This is my 30th post. And on this day 30 years ago, my wife and I got married!  From time to time people will ask us what the key has been to our marriage’s longevity. … Continue reading

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