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Month: October 2023

Forever Autumn

Posted on October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 By Tom No Comments on Forever Autumn
Miscellaneous

 For me, autumn evokes more strong emotions than any other season.  Most of my life has been tied to the academic calendar, first as a student then later as an educator.  Some see fall as a sign of endings, but it seems like a time of beginnings.  Not just for school, but for other groups … Read More “Forever Autumn” »

Goodbye, Judy

Posted on October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 By Tom No Comments on Goodbye, Judy
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Even though I’ve not been singing in the Greenville Chorale, some of my close friends are still participating. A couple of weeks ago I got a disturbing text message. Bing Vick was not at rehearsal because he had to take his wife, Judy, to the ER. There was no more information. However, the next day … Read More “Goodbye, Judy” »

Catching Up and Rethinking My Purpose

Posted on October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 By Tom 3 Comments on Catching Up and Rethinking My Purpose
Miscellaneous, Music, Travel

A long, long time ago, in a world before X, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, or even MySpace, this blog came into being. It started as a travel journal to document a trip across country to Samish Island, Washington, then evolved into a personal journal. The blog entries were short and were just my personal observations of … Read More “Catching Up and Rethinking My Purpose” »

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