DO GOOD (SANTA SUIT OPTIONAL)
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt (a personal hero) had his joy for life described by a friend as an “unpacking of endless Christmas stockings”. And according to …
ON WATCHING THE MOON RISE
Out in the forest, sitting on a stump, waiting for the sun to continue setting behind the hill in front of me. It’s a familiar …
GIVING THANKS
The U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving has been celebrated recently. During this time it is customary for people to express gratitude for good things in their …
WAITING IN THE WOODS
Waiting in the woods, looking, listening, hoping (?), watching for something to happen. What could be the object of this solitary snowy vigil, you might …
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 …