Who came up with the saying, “Waiting for the other shoe to drop?” Did there used to be a lot of people throwing pairs of shoes up in the air? And was it common for one of the shoes to go higher, and therefore take longer to fall back to earth? Some research may be... Continue Reading →
A Matter Of Honor
Honor. That word became part of my regular vocabulary when I entered a military academy, at age seventeen. All these years later, I’ve spent the week contemplating what it actually means. A recent edition of Imprimis shared a speech by Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas. He spoke of his service with the Army at Arlington... Continue Reading →
Thanks-GIVING
Single life can be lonely, but it is also peaceful. There is only one family to please, and there are few demands on my time or attention. Thursday was quiet and restful for me, and I spent some time reflecting on this holiday that should be more religious than it is. In centuries past, on... Continue Reading →