Musings
Thoughts inspired by people and the world.
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The Walk 2.18.22
A discussion of what is happiness? Inspired during a long walk with my son.
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Five Steps to Getting Through Winter 5.1.20
I found this post from May of 2020 - when we were really feeling the impact of the pandemic. I think the advice is still relevant today.
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Growing Up Too Fast 1.3.22
A musing on shame and why it does not work.
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A New Year’s Day Message, 2022
A New Year's Day letter to my friends on what is truly important in our lives.
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Servant Leadership
Rarely, do we get the opportunity to see up close true servant leadership. Yesterday, I was able to participate in a celebration of a person who truly demonstrated that.
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Silver Linings
A poem inspired a short video that I received through my office email. It is worth watching - for it represents all of us during much of 2020. https://youtu.be/7lXoH3DMdts
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T.C. turns 84 years old 11.7.20
Yesterday, my father-in-law, T.C. Dickerson turned eighty-four years old. And it was a great day. T.C.’s health has not been the best for the past four years. Three years ago, he had to leave our oldest son’s wedding reception early, and two years ago, was not able to attend our middle son’s wedding. At the beginning of COVID, the retirement community where he and his wife Sarah reside had to shut down. And I was not able to see them until a few weeks ago when it reopened. So, the thought of Sarah and T.C. actually making a trip to our farm, which neither had seen, seemed out of the…
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Becoming a Grandpa
On Sunday, September 20th at 8:40 a.m. James Crawford Donovan Franklin entered into this world and I became a grandpa. Born two weeks early, he was on the light side at 6 pounds and 2 ounces, but was healthy with a full set of lungs! Elizabeth and I leave for Boston tomorrow and will hold and cuddle sweet baby James for the first time. The journey for Bridget and Davis to parenthood has been long. They have been through a lot to become parents, which makes James’ arrival even more special. I do not know how I will feel tomorrow when I hold James for the first time in my…
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An Update to “About” Page
If you are so inclined, please navigate to the About page for an update. I have changed to page to truly reflect what I hope to accomplish with “Journeys with Johnny”. Enjoy the journey! Johnny
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A Morning to Remember
I did not want to forget this magical morning of herons, turtles and eagles. So, enjoy this morning filled with nature with me.
