Author Archives: glenn

The Big 6-0

Posted on October 7, 2016 by glenn

I have recently turned 60!   Wow, that seemed so old many years ago.  Now, not so much.  I don’t feel old.  But I do realize even more now the truth in James’ statement when he said, “For what is your … Continue reading →

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The Whistle

Posted on September 27, 2016 by glenn

Can you whistle?  Some people cannot.  I’ve really never understood why anyone can’t whistle.  I learned to whistle when I was young.  I can whistle a tune like the theme from the Andy Griffith Show.  But I can also whistle … Continue reading →

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The Greatest

Posted on September 13, 2016 by glenn

I was never a fan of the boxer once known as Cassius Clay, and later as Muhammed Ali.  Even though I was not a fan, I admit he was one of the great ones in that sport.  One of the … Continue reading →

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What’s in it for me?

Posted on September 5, 2016 by glenn

We live in a time and culture that is generally selfish.  For many it appears to be all about me.  All about self.  I need cite only one example.  Go to Facebook and look at the pictures.  This generation has … Continue reading →

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Gold Silver or Bronze

Posted on August 17, 2016 by glenn

The 2016 Summer Olympic Games, this year known as the 31st Olympiad, will come to a close in a few days.  It has been a joy to watch the world class athletes competing for their respective countries.  I am proud … Continue reading →

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Another Sign

Posted on August 9, 2016 by glenn

I’ve written before about my maternal grandfather and the blue sign nailed to the old oak tree in his yard. (Refer to “An old blue sign” blog, October 16, 2012)  I remember another sign hanging on his old garage.  This … Continue reading →

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You da man

Posted on August 1, 2016 by glenn

You da man! Everyone has heard this expression.  Although it is not exclusive to sports, it is especially common among athletes.  I played various sports in my younger years.  Whether it is sinking a bucket in basketball or getting the … Continue reading →

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A cup of cold water

Posted on July 29, 2016 by glenn

We have so much road construction going on in our area.  It seems everywhere we go there is a delay.  Recently while returning home I was caught in a line of traffic.  It was the middle of the day with … Continue reading →

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Humbled

Posted on July 21, 2016 by glenn

So first let me tell you a little something about me only to make the obvious point.  I am just shy of 60 years old but generally have the health of someone much younger.  This is evidenced by the fact … Continue reading →

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The Tobacco Can and the Buried Treasure

Posted on July 18, 2016 by glenn

I remember as a child being fascinated with the idea of buried treasure. Once as a young child I put some money into a Prince Albert Tobacco can and buried it in the yard.  Now first of all if you … Continue reading →

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