by mmooney | Jun 5, 2020 | The Friday Message
Remember the oil crisis of 1973-4, just a quick reminder that during the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Arab members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC imposed an embargo against the U S, Canada, the UK and others for their decision to re supply the...
by mmooney | May 29, 2020 | The Friday Message
This week I read with interest about Betty White who has just turned 98. I always enjoyed her personalities on television. White’s acting career spans 80 years and she remains in good health and credits optimism for her longevity. She played Sue Ann Nivens on The...
by mmooney | May 22, 2020 | The Friday Message
Clio made a special trip down our street to visit me, her mother told her about Boompa’s colonoscopy, not sure how that conversation was managed but when I opened the door she said with a true look of concern and angst—“is your butt ok”? What is wrong with your...
by mmooney | May 15, 2020 | The Friday Message
This can never happen to me! I have too often poked fun at young people thinking they are bulletproof. They may not fully realize that they are vulnerable when they take athletic or health risks. I am pushing 70, it now dawns on me that I was sure I was not subject...
by mmooney | May 8, 2020 | The Friday Message
It was also a week to remember lost friends. We are all still missing Brother Bob who died suddenly within minutes of Margie’s birth time on May 4th. Kathy Wonderlich left this world unexpectedly as well and this week end her excellent family will celebrate her...
by mmooney | May 1, 2020 | The Friday Message
Imagine a world without empathy. Empathy is heartbreaking, you experience other people’s pain and joy. Sympathy is said to be a bit less challenging, you just have to feel sorry for someone. Pity is defined as the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the...
