Author Archives: Les

Christmas 2020

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Les

In two days, we will celebrate Christmas. This year it will be a somber event for Americans. For many, the green of mistletoe and pine boughs will be replaced by the black bunting of grief. In the last eleven months … Continue reading →

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Life In The Time of COVID

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Les

In some manner, we all have adapted to the horror that surrounds us. But, adaptation is not neutral. It is either positive and promotes survival or negative and increases risk. Continue reading →

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Wordsmith’s Delight

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Les

I am a wordsmith. I love my work. My most rewarding time is when I’m at the anvil, wielding my battered keyboard, sparks flying, as I pound a molten lump of an idea into the glowing words that sizzle when … Continue reading →

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Armistice Day 2020

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Les

Today is Veterans Day. The day when we honor all those who fought for our country during its many wars. In the beginning it was called Armistice Day, celebrating the end of World War I, The War to End All … Continue reading →

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And Now For Something Different: Beauty

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Les

I have a good friend, Penny, whose had a rough year. Besides the pandemic and our Mad King, she had to temporarily evacuate when forest fires came within hundreds of feet of her home and her precious garden. To keep … Continue reading →

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Election 2020: Dewey Defeats Truman 1948

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Les

Today is Election Day 2020, and the last day for Americans to cast their vote for Democracy or Autocracy. But this will not be the day when we know the results, even though some will try to persuade us otherwise. … Continue reading →

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