Today I honor my mother on Mother’s Day and my father on the day he would have become 94 years old. Cecil and Bonnie Gay (a photo from their wedding day – August 17, 1948) The first half of their marriage resulted in the birth and raising of Kenny and me. The second half of their marriage was dedicated to nurturing and raising their daughters, Joy and Jan. Continue reading On This Day – May 12, 2019
This is not my writing below. A very good friend sent it to me . Perhaps they saw me in it. (At least I hope so) I’m in the Pacific Northwest on vacation the next week or so. My daughter just graduated from college up here in Oregon and she’s going to be staying in Portland. My son went to college in DC and stayed there. We’re all together on this trip for my daughter’s graduation celebration through the Pacific Northwest, then mom and dad return to L.A., my son to DC, and my daughter stays in Oregon. Things change. … Continue reading On Growing Old (or Older)
Goats were one of the first animals to be tamed by humans and were being herded 9,000 years ago. Goat meat is the most consumed meat per capita worldwide Goats can be taught their name and to come when called The life span of a goat is about that of a dog Goats have a gestation period (pregnancy) of five month and the average birth rate for goats is 2.2 kids per year. Baby goats (kids) are standing and taking their first steps within minutes of being born. Each kid has a unique call, and along with its scent, that … Continue reading Just in case we don’t know enough about goats, there is this:
I am no Greek Scholar, but it’s my understanding that the above term, Pénta Philia roughly translates to Five Friends. (Five really good friends) About 30 years ago I heard a guy on the radio give a shorty commentary speaking on this topic. I was so moved by what he said I wrote to the radio station and they sent me a transcript of his commentary. I had it taped up on the office wall for a long time. I wish I still had it. I thought long and hard about it, thinking the guy was full of it. But … Continue reading Pénta Philia
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