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Doing It Right

I was impressed the minute the man got out of his truck. My appreciation for him grew by the minute. When the installer arrived, two...

Autumn Frost: A Review

Recently, I did something I seldom do but that I have determined to do more often: I read a novel. I’m glad I did. Modern society is...

In Honor of Grandparents

Growing up as a kid, I thought that all grandparents–not only my own but also those of my friends–were old. After all, they had white,...

The Vanished Art of “Dropping In”

In an earlier, simpler time, visiting friends and neighbors was a normal party of everyday life. Sunday afternoons and holidays were...

Selective Impatience

By nature, I’m an impatient person. (I know that some of you who know me think that I’m calm and laid-back and that nothing disturbs me,...

Writers and Instant Gratification

In this age of “instantness,” however, we’re all tempted to expect things, well, instantly. We have instant coffee, instant tea, instant...

Common Courtesy

I’ve been reminded that this month is designated National Courtesy Month. In fact, September 2 (yes, I know I’m a little late, but I’m...