by mmooney | Jul 9, 2021 | The Friday Message
The Fixx was an English rock band whose l982 hit song, “One Thing leads to Another” is easily forgotten. It had a catchy beat and the message was clear, “do what they say, say what you mean” in describing a personal relationship. The notion of following the string of...
by mmooney | Jul 2, 2021 | The Friday Message
Where would our country be today without Sesame Street. Since 1969, the cast of characters -and often celebrities – have been expanding children’s minds and teaching them acceptance and inclusion from a young age. The Street just got two new neighbors, Wes...
by mmooney | Jun 24, 2021 | The Friday Message
This spring we organized a grandchild garden experience. What could be more fun than planting and then watching your efforts become beautiful products of nature. Well in today’s world of instant feedback and reward, the kids had little patience for the two weeks...
by mmooney | Jun 18, 2021 | The Friday Message
I hope you had a chance to watch this year’s Kennedy Center Honors ceremony. The annual event recognizes individuals for exceptional contributions to stage, screen, and music in their work as well as their profound cultural impact. This year recognition went to Debbie...
by mmooney | Jun 11, 2021 | The Friday Message
I received the obituary of a friend and mentor from my early banking career this week. My brother Jeff knew Durward as well and he remains on our list of memorable people in our lives. The obituary tells the story of D.L. or Dude or as I called him out of earned...
