Monthly Archives: May 2014

Memorial Day remembrance dedicated to my cousins

Though I was too young, I had an older brother and two cousins who went to Vietnam during the war. My brother Chris made it back from the war. My two cousins, both Marines, did not. Earlier today my wife … Continue reading

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Taking a Blog Break to Be Happy

“I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it’s the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It’s probably the most important thing in a person.” – Audrey Hepburn – My Blog will … Continue reading

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How looking at Death Focuses on Truly Living

“You never know how much you really believe anything until its truth or falsehood becomes a matter of life and death to you.” – C.S. Lewis – Always keeping an eye out for a good book on mentoring, I had … Continue reading

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Bluegrass – the “Heart” of Music

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou – My friend Dave who’s attended quiet a few Bluegrass and other … Continue reading

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“I am Awesome!” – And so are YOU!

“For I maintain a level of awesomnity in everything I do So my awesomation is not speculation, but irrefutable truth In fact, the Census Bureau just released a report that 2 out of every 3 people are awesome / And … Continue reading

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