Category: Lessons
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We were asked during a church group (don’t think I’m giving anything away here) whether we viewed time as a friend or enemy. Jotted this down, and liked it: Neither. Time’s a vessel ——> Used well, it can hold my life & give it form; squandered, it constricts me. It’s a tension, like trying to…
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Coming of age in the worst job market in 7 decades stinks. Some thoughts on surviving it.
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We were getting ready for the Martin Luther King Day of Service this past weekend, down in Germantown, which gave us a chance to meet the nearly 1-year-old son of our friend Kent Matthies, Ellis. Kelly thought he looked exactly like Kent. I’ve included a photo of them here, as well as some photos from…
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I’m not much of a nap person, never have been. But if you wanted to put money on a fairly good proposition, bet that I will take a nap on the afternoon of Martin Luther King Day. For the last several years, I have co-chaired the service projects at the Unitarian Society of Germantown with…
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I’m no medical expert, but I’ve unfortunately spent more than my fair share of time in hospitals with my son who suffers from a GI condition. Here are some things I try to remember—to stay sane, to be a good advocate for my child, and to get out of here as quickly as possible. 1.…
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I’ve been listening to John Meecham’s book on the country’s third president and you can’t help but be drawn to the modern comparisons. I like this from Jefferson’s first inaugural address: Let us, then, fellow-citizens, unite with one heart and one mind. Let us restore to social intercourse that harmony and affection without which liberty…
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(Editor’s note: I was assigned by my church group an unusual assignment: to write my own obituary. I know, most people would write something a bit more sober. Here it is. All of Virginia’s quotes come straight from her. Honestly.) Kevin Donahue, who lived a life of love, compassion, humor, and integrity, died early this…
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I work as an adjunct professor at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Communications. I’ve done it for 2 1/2 years now. In that time, my employer has hired 4 of my students—the most recent, Gerilyn Manago, this past week. I do not want to sound as if these students aren’t worthy; they are, and for…
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Virginia and I made our first stop at Jim Thorpe, Pa., in about 10 years to hike and bike. The biking came first. It was cloudy and chilly—and riding 5 miles upriver next to the Lehigh River convinced Virginia that there is indeed a grade along the river. Coming back, the clouds started to break…
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The New Jersey-based Curths joined us over Chris’ house for a Labor Day picnic on Sunday. It rained a bit more than we’d have liked, but enough enough to drive us inside, and the food remained warm, the beer cold, and the conversation lively. Good to see everyone. And Richie survived taking on all the…
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… is just a watermelon. During our very fun weekend at the DeGeorges’ place in (or near) the Poconos, Mark brought along a 36-pound watermelon. Most folks would just eat it. But we were, most assuredly, not “most folks.” So we started exercising with it.
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Kelly had his usual great time at his two-week summer camp in upstate NY, Unirondack. Kevin drove up and retrieved him today, along with another camper, Calder, who lives in Annapolis, Md. It was a lot of driving, but Kelly looks forward to the camp all year long. Also, Pete is back after his summer…
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