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Louise Effie LaRue, my mother, was born on October 5, 1924.  If she was still living, she would have been 87 years old today. Unfortunately, she died at the age of 72, one month short of her 73rd birthday. She…

This last week has been a really crazy one. I traveled to New Jersey early in the week and when I finally got home, the workload didn't decrease. Don't get me wrong - I love what I do - it's…

Several weeks ago, Janet noticed that our washing machine was acting a little erratic and Pat, our friend, replaced the main timer in the hopes that the problem would be resolved. Now, the washer is about 10 years old and…

Monday morning marks an annual tradition in this country that few people know about. Because it's on the first Monday in October that the U.S. Supreme Court reconvenes for the first session of the new court year. This will be…

Several years ago, I was getting ready to perform a wedding ceremony and the mother of the bride came out to speak with me about last minute arrangements for the outdoor ceremony. The sky was very overcast, there was obviously…