by mmooney | Feb 16, 2024 | The Friday Message
In our current political turmoil, it is worth looking back on history. Ulysses S. Grant was elected our l8th President. In spite of the Ku Klux Klan and a “big lie” Grant unified our Country around the ideals he defended in the Civil War. Grant was the General...
by mmooney | Feb 9, 2024 | The Friday Message
I went birthday card shopping to secure a clever/humorous unusual celebration offering. I like to go to Dragonfly, when I walked in and asked which section for birthday wishes, I got cheerful directions to the 5 racks with advice that the last two might be a bit...
by mmooney | Feb 2, 2024 | The Friday Message
This is a very unique year in the land of bugs, the Cicadas are coming. Brood XIX and Broad XIII are on different hatching cycles. One emerges every 17 years while the other on a thirteen year cycle. This year the two Broods will emerge in the same year. You can...
by mmooney | Jan 26, 2024 | The Friday Message
When I point out to my grandchildren the aftermath of their art project, tent building, muddy boot prints or just quiet time—they generally honestly respond-what mess? I am glad for their youthful enthusiasm and optimism, it is contagious.I am fascinated each time I...
by mmooney | Jan 19, 2024 | The Friday Message
We live in a very contentious world today. Emotions run very high on nearly any subject and when it comes to politics, watch out. I had a very unfortunate discussion with a friend who I respect and admire about a Republican Presidential hopeful. I was so shocked...
by mmooney | Jan 12, 2024 | The Friday Message
I got a great education in the Public School system in Idaho. I was well prepared academically to be successful in a four-year institution. You may note, I did not say I was good to go emotionally or from a common sense perspective. I learned most of those missing...
