Category Archives: In the community

Time spent for people or organizations beyond the neighborhood.

On 9/11, The Sun Still Shines

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Eric Winger

“Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” — Helen Keller How one remembers is a choice. With another anniversary of September 11th passing into memory, many assuredly made note of the date before they closed their … Continue reading →

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Fault

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Eric Winger

“Let none find fault with others; let none see the omissions and commissions of others. But let one see one’s own acts, done and undone.” — Buddha A fault line is a break in the earth’s crust between two geologic … Continue reading →

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Generos_ty

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Improvement begins with I.” — Arnold Glasow I wonder sometimes if my generosity stops at the end of my pen. When the ink hits the check and a little bit of money flows out of my account into the hands of a … Continue reading →

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Imagine Something Better

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Trapped by reality, freed by imagination.” — Nicolas Manetta Tragedy can consume us; tragedy can overwhelm us; and tragedy can become us. But there are those among us who, when faced with tragedy, overcome it – using a little imagination. … Continue reading →

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Congress

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Eric Winger

“con-gress [n. kong-gris; v. kuhn-gres, kuhng-] noun :  the act or action of coming together and meeting” As I watch our beloved Congress stalemate itself again and bring the American government along with it, I’m reminded of another type of congress – a congress … Continue reading →

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Fill ‘Er Up

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Talent is like a receptacle. Some are born with a shot glass and some are born with a keg.” — David Hattner, Portland Youth Philharmonic Music Director speaking last night Even if talent could be measured in alcoholic beverage containers, … Continue reading →

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There’s Still A Ripple

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Eric Winger

“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” — Mother Teresa The next time life throws you a curve, it’s ok to feel bad. But try not to sit there. Find a way to do something positive. Even … Continue reading →

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Tinted Lenses

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Preconceived notions are the locks on the door to wisdom.” — Merry Browne Every day I get up and put on my tinted lenses. Mind you, they’re not real lenses, but they affect my vision as much as any pair … Continue reading →

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The Making Of A Memory

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Eric Winger

“People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou Jake French is an inspiration. Several years ago through a freak accident, life threw him … Continue reading →

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One More Cup

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Do not take anything for granted — not one smile or one person or one rainbow or one breath, or one night in your cozy bed.” — Terri Guillemets   Closing up an early morning breakfast meeting, and after goodbyes … Continue reading →

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