Soul Searching

Soul Searching

A life well lived is legacy enough. Not all of us can make a profound difference for the world. Each of us leave an indelible mark on our friends, family, co workers and circle of influence.  You may guess this is on my mind as I anticipate losing another...
Hail Hale

Hail Hale

Hail HaleI attended an open forum this week on political issues facing Idaho. I was offered the opportunity to invite people who would want to be well informed and perhaps frightened by the vision and actions of the ultra conservative groups in our state. The idea...
Arise

Arise

As a last resort my daughter asked me to take her place in Margie’s reading class.  I was fully briefed but was still concerned about my ability to interact with a group of first graders.  The teacher and her students are in sync,  they paid great attention to her...
The I’s Have it

The I’s Have it

I spend a lot of my retirement time in Board meetings. No one really says, “call for the question” any longer  but folks respond to “those in favor please say aye.”  Aye is an exclamation that is said to express assent. You also often hear “I” as the...
Wise

Wise

I planned to write about the Irish. I have visited the country to play golf and see a few sights. I thoroughly enjoyed the people, the scenery, the pubs and remember the humbling golf course experiences. I am reading “The Hunter” by Tara Finch. The story is set in a...
Meander – The Finale

Meander – The Finale

I heard from a few of you that you would not unsubscribe but indeed were looking forward to the rest of the story from last week. I fear it is not Paul Harvey quality suspense as you wait to hear all of the facts and information tied together in a memorable...