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Janet and I are enjoying the first several months in our new home that happens to be situated on a small 14 acre lake. We have always wanted a summer home but could never bring ourselves to own two separate…

My paternal grandfather died back in 1966, and it was the first time that a family member passed away that I knew on a personal level. His death bothered me - not because of the relationship I had with him…

Did you ever have one of those days, or weeks, when everything just seems to fall into place? Well, I have. And while today may have not been one of those days, it certainly has been an interesting last several…

It's March 24th again. I noticed that yesterday as I was signing some paperwork. As I have stated in years past, the 24th has always held some special significance. Janet and I were engaged on December 24th, back in 1972,…