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REFLECTIONS ON LIFE, WORK, AND FAITH IN THE 21ST-CENTURY AMERICA

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Posted on August 22, 2019August 22, 2019

How Squirrels Can Change Your Days

Beauty seems to be easily found in our summer vacation spots, but the story of Joe – the first resident of Joseph House, a project to help ex-prisoners reintegrate into the society in Tallahassee – reminded me that our lives could be much more refreshing if we relearn to marvel at nature close to home. □   …

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Posted on August 10, 2019August 17, 2019

Americans The Beautiful

A story about the angels in our lives, as illustrated by three kindhearted Americans who helped and welcomed me into this great country many years ago.  □ 2019 is special year for me. I turned 54 this year, and I arrived in the US 27 years ago this week – meaning I’ve now spent half of …

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Posted on July 28, 2019July 29, 2019

So Many Books, So Little Time

“The best things in life are free,” and once a year, one of the best things for me does come free: books! (Well, ok, almost free.) Every summer, Friends of Plano Public Library organizes a giant book sale at Plano Event Center. Literally thousands of used books of every genre are on sale for three days. …

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Posted on March 27, 2019July 13, 2019

Oh, When the Families Come Marching In

[This article was originally published in Medium on November 16, 2018.]   □  A heartwarming story to prepare the readers for the holiday season — and the throng of families that it brings.  □  The weather has cooled down considerably in North Texas where I live, and I can see a hint of fall foliage. In a week’s time it …

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