Monthly Archives: April 2012

Just be there Most, if not all, of us have friends, relatives and acquaintances who forward stories and jokes to us via e-mail. I confess that I don’t read all of them; some are summarily deleted. I suspect you might … Continue reading →

Returning home Sometimes, people get separated from home but years later find their way back; and, sometimes, objects we love are lost and then unexpectedly returned to us. Two news stories this week reminded me of homecomings like these. In … Continue reading →

Righting a wrong Until school officials in Carrollton, OH, reversed their decision early this week, senior Austin Fisher was not to be allowed to walk across the stage with his high school graduating class because he has 16 absences, two … Continue reading →

Stories with a ring to them Some stories have a certain ring to them; some ring true, some don’t. During the past week, I’ve viewed or read three stories with rings in them—two wedding rings and an engagement ring. The … Continue reading →

Hazy hazing memories It’s interesting the way our view of certain activities or behaviors change over the years. For example, ask people today what they think of hazing and most will have negative opinions about it. Hazing is mean, cruel, … Continue reading →

Teenage heroes I don’t know teenagers Luke Vaughn and Cody Decker of Palm Coast, FL, but I would like to meet them. The two 17-year-old high school seniors are being hailed by authorities in their Florida town as heroes for … Continue reading →

Hitting non-lottery jackpot Some people spend big bucks in hopes of hitting a lottery jackpot but don’t; others spend a few bucks with no thought of winning the lottery and hit a jackpot. A toilet working at its gurgling best … Continue reading →