Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Hidden Scourge Of Struggle

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Here is a population, low-class and mostly foreign, hanging always on the verge of starvation and dependent for its opportunities of life upon the whim of men every bit as brutal and unscrupulous as the old-time slave drivers; under such … Continue reading →

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A Postcard Says Far More Than A Text Message

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Eric Winger

“The postcard is a great neglected literary form about fifty words in length.” — Garrison Keillor The postcard is dead. Just like the scroll, the tablet, and the sheepskin, it’s dead as a communication form. That does not mean the … Continue reading →

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What Separates Great Dads From Good Dads

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad.” — Author Unknown I’m no expert on being a father. After all, based on my experience at the time, no one would have hired me for … Continue reading →

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If The Streets Could Talk

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Eric Winger

“People say I’m extravagant because I want to be surrounded by beauty. But tell me, who wants to be surrounded by garbage?” — Imelda Marcos If the streets could talk, what would they say after you picked up their trash? That’s … Continue reading →

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Worldwide Day Of Giving

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Wherever a man turns he can find someone who needs him.”   — Albert Schweitzer What would it take for you to make a difference … … today? Only you can answer that. I tried something different tonight to choose … Continue reading →

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The Word That Is Heard

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Hear the meaning within the word.” — William Shakespeare So many words are written everyday. So many words spoken. So much is said, yet so little is heard. However, when we really take the time to understand what we read and … Continue reading →

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Congratulations!

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Eric Winger

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” — Confucius To the Whitford Summa 2012 graduating class of 8th graders, my son’s Zachary’s class … As you move into high school, if I could somehow magically speak for all of … Continue reading →

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Advice For The Unemployed

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Eric Winger

“It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose your own.” — Harry S Truman When you’re jobless, it’s easy to turn inward, blame yourself, feel like a failure, and have no other desire … Continue reading →

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Under Pressure

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Eric Winger

No matter how generous you are, it is harder to think about others and really benefit from giving time if you’re under pressure. A child who doesn’t want to help with household chores all year may suddenly surprise Mom and … Continue reading →

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A Recipe For Happiness

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Eric Winger

I tried a new recipe for baked beans tonight. Brown sugar, beans, Worcestershire sauce, dried mustard, onion, bacon, molasses, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. It was … fantastic! The interesting thing is that the ingredients were already in our cupboard, … Continue reading →

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