Our local church has encouraged families to meet in small groups to build faith and community. Twice a month, our Friends of Faith group meets to discuss a topic/chapter in our latest book of choice. This week’s discussion group started as usual with some small talk, as we sampled the light hors d’oeuvres, followed … Continue reading The Last Dollar
Recently Nike decided to recall from the marketplace their newest brand of sneakers featuring the first U.S. flag designed by Betsy Ross. Colin Kaepernick, former NFL quarterback and current cause celebre activist, led the charge to protest Nike’s use of America’s Old Glory. Claiming that this 13-star flag is associated with the era of slavery, … Continue reading A Star-Spangled Midnight Mirage
Another milestone passed! This post represents my 100th blog post on TheBuddyBlog.com website. No one is more surprised than I am. To celebrate this you-gotta-be-kidding-me event, I thought I’d share my thoughts and reflections on how I came to be a blogger. It might surprise you. After all, I never thought I’d spend any time … Continue reading The Memory Blogger
The simple act of standing can be a sign of respect. When a judge enters a courtroom, those present stand. When we recite the Pledge of Allegiance, we stand. When the bride walks down the aisle, guests stand. When a guest walks up … Continue reading A Time to Stand
