New Neighbor? What An Opportunity!
A few weeks ago, the house across the street sold. Last week, a single gentleman moved in. A new neighbor. Folks who know my gregarious disposition would not be surprised
Continue readingA few weeks ago, the house across the street sold. Last week, a single gentleman moved in. A new neighbor. Folks who know my gregarious disposition would not be surprised
Continue readingRecently, I talked with a friend of mine, Scott Rose, who has been involved in social work for a lifetime. He helped me understand a story in the gospels about
Continue readingLike a long-awaited medical report, the last three weeks have presented a comprehensive diagnosis of global geo-political truths that have laid unstated for years: Putin is ruthless, Russia (or at
Continue readingIt is no small feat to maintain the right attitude, demonstrate integrity, be moved by compassion, hold onto truth, be even-handed, well-tempered, and respond well in any and every difficult
Continue readingI would like to thank Lisa Sims for referring to me this article and the Montgomery County Recreation Department for supplying it. It captures well the spirit of what we
Continue readingIt is thought that living by faith renders good, clear rational thinking useless. In other words, if we trust Someone or Something to be true even though we cannot prove
Continue readingIf you’re like me, it is easy to miss the impact of COVID in my own neighborhood. COVID for me has meant wearing a mask everywhere I go, attending most
Continue readingIs it the music, the dance, the storyline, the romance, or the ‘50s urban vibe that connects you to this time-honored musical? Or is it the timeless Romeo & Juliet
Continue readingIt already has! Meet Jenny Freeman, former banker turned farmer and resident of Poolesville, MD. Early on in the pandemic, she found out that the number of food-insecure families quickly
Continue readingOver and over again, Germantown is blessed with the world’s next best resource. In the 14th and 15th centuries, a peace-loving and egalitarian tribe, the Piscataway, made the Northern banks
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