freedom
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The Allure of the Forbidden
Many years ago, when my youngest son was 16, he came to me with a “plan”. I put the word “plan” in quotes here because it was really more like an announcement and a challenge, cleverly blended together. “Hey, dad!”… Continue reading
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Dudley Do-Right
Judging by the speed with which he sprang into action, I assumed I was about to step on a landmine. TIME: the morning after Thanksgiving. PLACE: the kitchen of my son and daughter-in-law’s home in suburban Houston. Since my son… Continue reading
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Sweet Seduction
What were we thinking? We said we would wait a full year. And – NEWS FLASH! THIS JUST IN: nine months is NOT the same thing as one year. When Molly the dog died in March 2017, my wife and… Continue reading
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Predictable Abundance
I take vitamins. Every morning. Plus a daily allergy medication. I also have a very specific WAY I take my vitamins… grouping the pills by size and shape and being sure to take them between the morning showering and shaving… Continue reading
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Be Free!
Today is the Fourth of July. It is the day to celebrate freedom. For the most part when we talk about freedom, we mean political freedom: We mean the ability to freely and democratically elect our leaders without pressure or… Continue reading