FAMILY OF ALL KINDS
A long time ago, someone said “You can’t pick your family, it’s genetics”. In many cases that is very true. It’s hard to argue with …
CEMETERIES AND CHURCHES
Why are some people drawn to cemeteries? Yes, there are times when we must go, for occasions such as burials, remembering passed family and friends, …
CHANGING SEASONS
Students have returned to schools and colleges. The leaves are starting to change color. Daylight hours are decreasing and the darkness is encroaching. The temperature …
MINDSET AND HEALTH
“When you master your mindset, you master your life.” – Kelvin Ringold No one has more control over your life than you. Adjust your internal …
WHY STUDY HISTORY?
Why study history? There are a number of valid reasons and explanations. One of the most succinct and direct is below. It comes from Marilyn …
SKILLS AND HABITS
What skills do you use every day that you don’t even think about? For example, do you consciously move pen across paper each time you …
THE MEANING OF PLACE
I live and work in the hills of southeastern Madison County, conveniently close to Syracuse, Cortland, Ithaca, Norwich, Utica, Rome, Oneida, and many vibrant small …