The wisdom of Ty: how my grandson educated me
My grandson Ty is on Spring Break. I wanted to spend some time with him because he is 18 and the window […]
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Monologue: the public speech
Delivering a public speech is unlike any other experience in life. I first addressed a crowd of people, albeit a small group, […]
Read moreThe Gilded Age of Constant Contact
By the time those born around the time of the Civil War—like social reformer Jane Addams, three-time presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan and their peers—came […]
Read moreConfession: I got nothing!
This is a written confession, a mia culpa. I give myself writing projects because I want to hold myself accountable. Wednesday Noon […]
Read moreGot Them Theme Park Blues
Rollercoaster, RollercoasterGive me a rideMake me highDrop me lowToss me toToss me fro Rollercoaster, RollercoasterHere’s an asideYou’re no journeyYou’re just a rideNo […]
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