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Two hundred years ago yesterday, September 14th, back in 1814, Francis Scott Key penned the words that were put to music already in existence that ultimately became our national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner. In many ways, people still complain…

Janet and I are in the process of doing some decorating in our home. We have a number of new pictures on the walls and are in the process of trying to purchase a rug for a small room that…

We had really loud and extensive storms in the area the past several days, but last night took the cake. There was lightning and thunder like you couldn't believe. The rain was pouring down harder than I remember it, at…

I have a good friend who has said several things that have been more hurtful than perhaps he knows. I have thought about how to approach this with him. I know that it hasn't been intentional and for that reason…

Lately, I have been thinking a little more about retirement. In fact, it's a little odd. It seems like only yesterday that I was making plans for 30 or 40 years in the future and now the future is "here."…