Enthusiasm – A Necessary Stone in your Bridge

“It’s faith in something and enthusiasm for something that makes a life worth living.”Oliver Wendell Holmes I confess that when I hear someone is enthusiastic about something, I tend to go cold inside.  Especially if I am relying on that person to follow-through in a long term commitment.  In today’s world the noun “enthusiasm” seems rather shallow […]

Perseverance over Adversity – The Long View

Through hard work, perseverance and a faith in God, you can live your dreams. – Ben Carson On an extended weekend to attend my 45th high school reunion in Rooks County, Kansas, we added a day in order to visit Jewell County.  This is the land to which my mother’s father’s family immigrated from northern […]

Examine the Past, But Don’t Live in it- Class Reunions

I attended the 45th reunion of  the Plainville High School, class of 1971 a few weeks ago.  It was four days of clean air, green landscapes and a serious overload of memories.  Good memories.  Seriously, all good.  At least now they are.  We all know that growing up is hard work.  Hard work for parents and […]

Seeds of a First Flight

 “Jesus said, “The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seeds on the ground. He sleeps at night and is awake during the day. The seeds sprout and grow, although the man doesn’t know how. The ground produces grain by itself. First the green blade appears, then the head, then the head full […]