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The surprises and turns of life
August 27, 2008
“The news just gets funnier with time,” that was the headline that caught my eye as I was perusing some issues from 10 years ago this summer. » Full Story
‘The girls’ get a little company
August 21, 2008
It’s been awhile since I’ve offered a barnyard update from our little home, over the rivers and through the woods, and there’s all sorts of interesting news to share. » Full Story
It's not easy being George
August 18, 2008
If you want to feel like an old fossil, spend a summer with a bunch of kids. » Full Story
One life in the melting pot
August 14, 2008
What a story her life would have been. I never had the chance to meet her, but I recognize a good story when I see one and her life embodied the cultural melting pot of the 20th Century in America. » Full Story
A church by any other name
August 14, 2008
After many, many story assignments that had to do with local churches over the years I have sometimes felt as if I were becoming a religion writer by trade. » Full Story
There's something about August
August 6, 2008
I like June. It is the first month of summer. In June, we fool ourselves into believing that summer will stretch on before us endlessly. » Full Story
Celebrating the bonds of classmates
August 5, 2008
"We're back!" I told my classmates Saturday evening. "Our class is back together again. » Full Story
Flying sideways in a Fortress
July 30, 2008
I figured it out: The best part, the very best part of my ride on a B-17 Flying Fortress Monday afternoon.The best part is that I didn't have to ride. » Full Story
Ice cream season in here
July 30, 2008
What better combination than ice cream and summer? Okay, it works for me to do that pretty much all four seasons, but it does seem more fitting for this time of year. » Full Story
The loving hand of discipline
July 28, 2008
"Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children," wrote wise King Solomon. "Those who love their children care enough to discipline them. » Full Story


