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The Lone Wiseman Unlike the Lone Ranger , who first emerged in disguise after surviving a wild shootout with the Cavendish Gang, a Lone Wiseman appeared peacefully at Christmas time a half century ago in our home. The Wiseman's emergence was neither miraculous nor... ( added 33 days 1 hour ago.)

Swimming to a Better G.P.A. When you're eighteen, know everything, listen to no one, and have twelve weeks of college under your belt, you are invincible. The only personal characteristic larger than your ego is the massive chip you wear on your shoulder. In the fall of 1970... ( added 163 days 13 hours ago.)

Vacationing Grandparents – Evolving Through Time Spending time with my kids and grandkids was both entertaining and eye-opening during our annual vacation in North Carolina's Outer Banks this summer. I also had the chance to relax and reflect back on a few things that had taken place in my... ( added 196 days 5 hours ago.)

Graduation Advice from an “Old School” Educator The last of my nieces and nephews will be graduating from high school this June and he'll be heading off to college in the fall. I doubt he or his parents will seek any advice from his Uncle Dave. But, if any of them should ask, I'm prepared to... ( added 242 days 14 hours ago.)

Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? - Part 3 If you are over forty, and have not realized that your mind is leaving you, perhaps the circumstances or situations have not been favorable to cause you to notice this phenomena. For me, a ride on a barren interstate, car set in cruise and the... ( added 309 days 12 hours ago.)

1960s Sex Education – Father Style If you grew up in the fifties and sixties, I am sure you have relatively the same impression of your dad as I. Regarding our dads and their willingness, or should I say reluctance, to talk about the birds and the bees; I am sure we can all... ( added 309 days 13 hours ago.)

Two Old Dagga Boys While surfing the cable channels a few days ago, I stumbled onto the Outdoor Channel. I watched with intrigue as the hunters on a safari in Lower Zambezi stalked a huge Dagga Boy. Yes, a Dagga Boy - A South African name given to large, old male... ( added 354 days 12 hours ago.)

Recalling Not-so-traditional Christmas Memories Do you feel that recalling some of the more traditional Christmas memories at times becomes too painful – the nostalgia, too much to bear? I do. Unless I’m in a story-telling mood with my grandkids, I prefer to recall the not-so-traditional... ( added 1 year 48 days ago.)

A Critical Concern for Out-Dated Lyrics "VEHICLE" by The Ides of March My son and I were hauling a huge load of his college apartment furniture on a trailer behind my Jeep. We were bringing it ho ( added 1 year 133 days ago.)

My Dad, A Superman of Steel Like Jerry Seinfeld, I am fascinated with Superman. I am also deeply indebted to a Superman of sorts. No, he never flew in the sky with the aid of a cape. Nor did he wear tights and change his clothes in a phone booth. He was neither as fast as a... ( added 1 year 273 days ago.)

Remembering Mom - Honoring Dad Unless you recently experienced the loss of a loved one, you may have trouble understanding this story. And unless that loved one spent the last seven or eight years of her life, suffering from numerous physical and dementia issues, you will have... ( added 1 year 318 days ago.)

Only Time Will Tell I was fortunate to be a recipient of advice regarding what to expect as I left high school and made my way to the college scene in the fall of 1970. With numerous friends and relatives all willing to give me guidance, I found myself at an... ( added 2 years 61 days ago.)

The Rotary Club, International Welcome to The Rotary Club, International Welcome to my Rotary Club. I am recruiting new members worldwide. Read no further if you are thinking of the business-service club, famous in many communities for over 100 years. My club membership is... ( added 2 years 129 days ago.)

"American Grafitti" and Jock Itch AMERICAN GRAFFITI – C ( added 2 years 191 days ago.)

The Legendary Library Lotharios Library Lotharios Julio Iglesias was idolized by Latin music lovers. Elvis appealed to young rock and rollers. Adonis was famous in Greek legend, and Casanova ( added 2 years 215 days ago.)

A Special Thanks to my Football Coach THANKS COACH I cringe every time I bump into a former student or player-athlete. Inv ( added 2 years 248 days ago.)

The Winning Ways of Don Bailey The Winning Ways of Don Bailey In the midst of the boney piles, coal dust and mine sulfur drainage the town of St. Michael is neatly tucked away as part of Adams Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Back in the day, the town was noted for its... ( added 2 years 256 days ago.)

The Winning Ways of Dan Miller I first met Dan Miller during a West-Central Coaches’ Association meeting held at the Cresson American Legion. That was over thirty years ago, but his larger-than-life personality, powerful handshake and boisterous voice left a lasting impression... ( added 2 years 292 days ago.)

Elementary, My Dear Valentine ELEMENTARY, My Dear VALENTINE With the exception of Christmas, no other holiday during my elementary school years was met with the same anticipation as Valentine’s Day. About a week before the big day, the teacher distributed large white... ( added 2 years 354 days ago.)

Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? II HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND YET? Part II I first discovered that my mind was disassociating from the rest of my body about a decade ago while traveling with my dad and son. The two of them and I (in body only), were on our way to Columbus on I 70... ( added 3 years 11 days ago.)

Sunday Will Never Be The Same Not surprisingly, it is often music that strikes a familiar chord within our memories. Such was the case a few weekends ago as my wife and I were making the trip north to DuBois, PA to visit our twin grand daughters and their parents. While tuned... ( added 3 years 76 days ago.)

A Coach's Psychology and the Snowman I was no angel growing up. And that was probably the best preparation I had when I became a teacher in the public school system. No college course work could compare with the “been there, done that” experiences I remember from back in the day. As... ( added 3 years 154 days ago.)

Summer of '69 Summer Of ’69 The summer of ’69 – those were the bes ( added 3 years 158 days ago.)

Glory Days, Part II Glory Days, part II In my last story we were reminded of the fact that we have all experienced something from the past that we consider to be noteworthy. We all have a “claim to fame" – “a moment in time." We have all been part of some... ( added 3 years 161 days ago.)

The Great Train Ride of '71 THE GREAT TRAIN RIDE OF ‘71 ( added 3 years 167 days ago.)