Friday, April 3, 2026

To the Stars Above or the Mud Below: What Will It Be America?

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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, …it was the spring of hope, i...
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Look for the Crocuses. Look for Spring. Dare to Hope.

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How to Welcome Spring Back to New England: A Personal Checklist 1)Hang Red Sox flag on the garage mounted flagpole just before Opening Day...
Monday, March 2, 2026

Read a Book. Change Your Life. Change the World.

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"The right stories, read at the right time, can be as important as shelter or food. They can help us to escape calamity, and heal us in...
Thursday, January 22, 2026

The War on Minnesota: It Can Happen Anywhere. WAKE UP!

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Minnesota: Human Decency and Hotdish      --slogan seen on a T-shirt Dear Minnesota, I wanted to write you a note to let you know how he...
Sunday, January 4, 2026

Grant Us Courage to Look For Stars on Cold Winter Nights

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"Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.”   ...
Wednesday, December 24, 2025

The Best Christmas Gift? Low or No Expectations.

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“Expectations were like fine pottery. The harder you held them, the more likely they were to crack.” -Brandon Sanderson, American sci-fi aut...
Thursday, December 11, 2025

The Mixed Blessing That Is The Holidays

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"I'll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams."  --1943, composed by Gannon, Kent, and Ram It is the cheesiest of cheesy...