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“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” – Michael Altshuler
Have you ever noticed how the older you get, the faster the years seem to pass by? I sure have and it’s a real eye-opener.
Sometimes I feel like Rip van Winkle, the poor fellow in the Washington Irving story who fell asleep one day and wake up 20 years later. [Read more…]
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“Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you until we meet again.” -–Unknown
Do you remember the first time you heard that one of your best friends had passed away? No doubt it was a sad experience, to say the least.
It’s hard enough losing someone you care about as an adult, but it’s even harder when you’re too young to understand why.
This is the story of my childhood friend, Charles… [Read more…]
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Although I don’t live in one, I have always been fascinated with tiny houses.
I love watching all the videos showing how they are built and how they can cram so much functionality into such a small living space.
Today I’m featuring not one, but two videos. The first one shows the construction of the exterior of the structure and the second one shows them building out the inside. [Read more…]
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I grew up (and currently live) just a few short miles from the small town of Damascus, Virginia.
Back in the day Damascus was pure Americana, just a beautiful and quiet place where the people worked hard, raised their families and lived good, but ordinary American lives.
But over the years Damascus has become a popular destination for thousands of visitors every year due to its prime location on the Appalachian Trail and the many natural and man-made attractions in the area. [Read more…]
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One of my favorite singers in my younger years was a gentleman by the name of Dan Seals.
Although Dan’s music transitioned through several different genres over the course of his career, it was always upbeat and, well…just plain good.
His songs tend to tell stories that resonate with most every listener and his smooth delivery brings every word to life.
Sadly, Dan’s life and career were cut short when he passed away at 61 after a two-year bout with cancer, but his music will live on in the hearts and minds of his many fans.
The short video below features my favorite Dan Seals recording. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. [Read more…]