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A Poem About Outlook 2.24.24
Lots of events have converged recently to remind me that life is difficult. The paradox is that once you accept that life is difficult, it becomes much easier to navigate.
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Review of Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird 2.21.24
Please go see Aaron Sorkin's stage adaptation of "To Kill a Mockingbird". And here is why. Playing at a theatre near you!
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Golden Globes and a Poem Revisited 1.6.24
I am reposting this poem from 2020 at the suggestion of my lovely wife, Elizabeth.
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EJ and JC – 1.5.24 – Bag of Mandarins Revisited
After writing a letter to my grandson James about surrounding yourself with good people, my favorite blogger wrote about the same thing several days later. Enjoy
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Letter to James 12.21.23 – Christmas and a Bag of Mandarins
A quick Christmas Day Homily in the form of a letter to James. Merry Christmas!
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Elizabeth – 12.12.23 – Two Months
EJ, You are so big and healthy. Other than a high fever recently, you have been doing really well. Your mom has been really good about making sure you get plenty of nourishment. And your mom and dad make sure we get daily updates on you, which make Gizzy and I feel like we are in Boston with you. And you are starting to smile in some of the photos we receive. As with my letters to your brother, some may be quite short, and they will be sent sporadically. However, I want to make sure I capture these precious days and months in writing so that I do not…
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First Letter to Elizabeth 10.13.23
My first letter to my first granddaughter, Liza Jean.
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A Beloved Book – A Review of The Boys In The Boat 12.12.23
Here is a review of "The Boys In The Boat", a book that I would highly recommend. As George Clooney says, "It is a feel good story. And the world needs a feel good story right now."
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A Review – Two different, but lyrical albums. 11.17.23
I recommend listening to these two exceptional albums. The lyrics are so powerful. This is what music should be.
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Lessons Learned
It is forgivable to give your children affirmation when they do not deserve it. It is unforgivable to not do so when they do.
