The Golden Years

I talked to a dear friend whose Mom's passing left his 85 year old Dad with a debilitating void. 65 years of marriage would do that to just about anyone who has lost a soulmate. "He's slowing down", is what he told me with a certain resignation of … [Read more...]

A Time for Everything

Of the numerous biblical references I remember from my long ago Scripture classes, one that came to mind today is the passage from Ecclesiastes 3 that begins: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to … [Read more...]

Digital Crossing

We live in a new world that presents us each day with never-before-encountered situations. This morning, LinkedIn invited me to congratulate a contact on his work anniversary and I am sure several of that person’s other contacts received the same … [Read more...]

The Good Die Young

I learned today that a former stellar student of mine, Tiffany Hanke, who graduated in 2004 recently passed away. I am struck with grief that a beautiful young girl, with so much promise, died so young. I remember her well, because she touched my … [Read more...]