Today is the only day that we have. Yesterday is gone, and tomorrow is anyone's guess. I don't write this to be profound or deep, but I am sitting next to my boys while they eat popcorn on the porch and swing in the hammock. They are content to sit and talk right now. Tim...almost … Continue reading TODAY
Month: June 2023
SHOULDERS
This week, a public gathering was held to celebrate my retirement from teaching middle school. As many of you know, I love to talk, I love people and I love being outside. Believe it or not, I am not at home being the center of the attention. Yes, I can hear you laughing and snickering, … Continue reading SHOULDERS
THE LETTER-CONCLUSION
So Patrick- Looking ahead once again while we sit here on your college graduation day in June of 1995, we have talked about a great many things in store for you. In the future...just as the past and present: you will laugh, cry, love, lose and win. You will take advantage of so many opportunities … Continue reading THE LETTER-CONCLUSION
THE LETTER PART II
Dear Patrick- So where were we? Oh yes, it's June of 1995, but we are taking a look into the future. WAY into the future. Please understand these next words very clearly: When you reach age 50 and look back on 1995 and college graduation, you will wonder how the hell it went so fast. … Continue reading THE LETTER PART II