My Journey
A Lifetime Later
I remember the average lifespan being about 70 years. The life expectancy in the USA is nearly 79 years old according to the US Census Bureau. I know quite a few people who are pushing the boundaries on that one. It also gives me pause to think about the balance of life here on…
Read MoreMoved
When I go to a football game, I can’t help being moved by the excitement of the game. I’ve never been a person who goes to a game and remains calm and stoic not really caring which teams wins. I usually choose a team and root for them. I have been to concerts to hear…
Read MoreA Dark Day
There are days that I remember that were dark days in the history of our country. I wasn’t here when Pearl Harbor was bombed and we were drawn into war. I was too young to remember when JFK was assassinated. I do remember the challenger bursting into flames upon take off. And more recently, I…
Read MoreComeback
The main meaning of this word is a return to former position held or former glory. I sometimes wish the teams I follow would make a comeback to their World Series form of a few years ago. When it comes to a team sports and them making a comeback, there are a lot of moving…
Read MoreRight Response
I remember as a kid that I hated to disappoint my parents in disobedience. I also remember a parent sending one of my kids to their room while I decided on a punishment. This delay sometimes helped me to calm down before handing out the discipline that was called for. I could tell when…
Read MoreEntreaty
I’m not sure I’ve ever noticed this word before although it’s meaning is fairly simple. It simply means: “earnest request, or petition; supplication.” It sounds a lot like prayer to me. I like the word treaty, which is inside this word. Treaty is about an agreement or pact of some sort. For all the good…
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