I read an interesting news item two weeks ago, and tucked it away for future use. Yesterday afternoon, while trying to beat the heat in Montana – 20 degrees above normal and no air conditioners – I retrieved the item to share with you.
It’s about a travel agency in Russia. It’s a travel agency that […]
When my father died, I received several books from his library. One is a small book for fourth grade students. It is filled with short stories and poems by various authors. Most of its stories encourage and illustrate high moral values. In other words, it teaches character.
I was reading one of those little stories, and […]
The French soccer star said he is sorry for head-butting an Italian opponent during the World Cup Soccer Match final last Sunday. He did not say exactly what insult infuriated him so greatly. The Italian said something to him that was “very harsh” and repeated that something, but the French star would not tell what […]
It’s been more than a year since readers began asking for my autograph on books. At first, I didn’t know what to write. I simply signed my name. I knew, from autographed books I purchased, that authors usually wrote something, but what? I don’t believe in wishing “good luck” since there is much more behind […]
In this third part of reflections on Independence Day and the fireworks with which so many celebrate it, I’m thinking about responsibility.
Character with fireworks calls for responsibility – the 54th quality on our list of character traits. Anyone who uses or participates in using fireworks needs to exercise responsibility. Parents who allow teenagers to purchase […]