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  The magic powder came in a metal can that we kept in a cupboard, high above the stove. It was off-limits to little hands, unless of course, a special occasion arrived, or by some other miracle, we got the green light. In which case, one of the smaller kids was allowed to push a

Ty Cobb’s dad never saw him play in the biggies. For those of you who don’t know the name Ty Cobb, he was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. In fact, in the list of the Top 100 in Baseball, he ranks number three. He was a pretty nifty outfielder who could

  Certain events have shaped and molded the very core of our dear country, the United States of America. Some more than others, of course. The heavy-hitters always get the headlines. But I am often fascinated by the events that mostly go unnoticed, the ones that have made the real difference. Today is the anniversary

Of course, animals think and feel. It always amazes me when I hear a person say otherwise. Clearly, those individuals have never taken the time to notice. I read a story yesterday, about a couple of lions. Old lions. They lived in the zoo in Los Angeles. Recently, they were put to sleep, together, due

  I’m not sure what to think about Ellen Degeneres. I don’t watch her talk show. I’ve probably seen it a handful of times over the past 17 years, or however long she’s been on. However, when she was a young comedian, I tried to catch her act on TV whenever I was able. That’s

  I’m thinking about Yoda on this day. He once said, “The greatest teacher, failure is.” I say this because I’m here to remind you about a historical anniversary. There it was, this morning, in my news feed. On this date, in 1964, the Beatles recorded “Leave My Kitten Alone.” I like the Beatles. I’m

  We depend on things. Things we never even consider. This morning, when I went into my office, I settled in my chair as I always do. I was all ready for my morning of writing. I had my little thermos of coffee and a glass of juiciness. I clicked on my computer screen to