There were times when I was leaving the house that my beloved would say to me, “Duane, are you wearing that?” My immediate assumption was, “She doesn’t think that what I have on is appropriate.” A variation might be, “Do you think that tie matches your outfit?” Her question usually resulted in a change of clothing.…
We probably have all been in situations of conflict where we have felt the sting of caustic comments and perhaps been the author of a few. On the other hand, we have had confrontations that have brought us face the face the reality of our situation and this had led to positive change. When it…
On December 31, 2019 who would have thought that the New Year would put us in a place where we would have to choose lives over livelihood. The consequences of the coronavirus are staggering. Isolation, financial loss, and for some there has been the pain of sickness and even death. Our world has been turned…
Life with Sergeant Major Clock We have all said or heard people say, “I don’t have the time.” Time becomes this abstract villain that robs us of time with loved ones, the enjoyment of our hobbies, the fulfillment of our dreams and the ability to achieve excellence in our work. Is “time” really the problem?…
There was a time when I would say “The only thing I didn’t like about school was the time between recess and lunch, lunch and recess, and recess and dismissal. I endured the classroom for the thrill of the games that filled recess and lunch breaks. As long as I could produce “B’s” on my…
Back in 1954 the US and Canada agreed to a project called the DEW line. This was a series of radar installations along the 69th parallel that would give advance notice of a Soviet strike on North America. Fortunately, the system was not put to the test. Human relationships are not impervious to ballistic missile…