Category Archives: Mind

Making the World a Better Place

Posted on July 19, 2018 by tVM

I know for certain that THE MOST EFFECTIVE way to make the world a better place to be is by greeting, smiling and waving at every creature – man, woman, child, animal, and plant – you encounter throughout the day.  … Continue reading →

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The Presence of God

Posted on July 17, 2018 by tVM

Sometimes it is easy to imagine the presence of God. Sometimes it is not.

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The Ragamuffin Gospel

Posted on July 14, 2018 by tVM

The best ‘spiritual’ book I have ever read is The Ragamuffin Gospel, and I discovered it through my association with the late great singer-songwriter Rich Mullins.  I wrote about it four years ago in a post titled “Ragamuffin.”  I am … Continue reading →

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Kayak Adventure

Posted on July 9, 2018 by tVM

Earlier this year, I acquired a tandem kayak for the specific purpose of introducing my grandchildren to the activity.  From my outdated perspective, there is far more adventure to be had in a kayak on a river than there is … Continue reading →

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Scrutinized Sentiments

Posted on June 26, 2018 by tVM

Even for those few of us who aren’t glued to a video screen throughout the day monitoring the ‘news’ as presented by ‘legitimate’ news broadcasters and the millions of social media experts who riddle out brains with a never-ending flow … Continue reading →

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Save Your Life

Posted on June 15, 2018 by tVM

Early this week, I took a 1,200-mile road trip with my dog Clarence.  I came within a breath of losing my life and taking Clarence with me.  Please read this post so that you can save your life… Distracted by … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2018

Posted on May 28, 2018 by tVM

I lit a candle this morning to honor the millions of men, women, and children who have died in conflict.  

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Kayak

Posted on May 22, 2018 by tVM

With the Kinnickinnic River a short drive from the house and inspired by the thought that I can take my grandchildren on a grand adventure, I acquired a tandem kayak that is easily converted to a solo kayak.  Grandson Travis … Continue reading →

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Guepard Boxing Club: Helping People Help Themselves

Posted on May 16, 2018 by tVM

Two weeks ago, we discussed ‘the Education Triangle:’ the student, the parent(s)/guardian(s) and the teacher/school.  We noted that very few parents of the 20 children from Guepard Boxing Club who we send to school in Cité Soleil, Haiti have had … Continue reading →

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Education: the Grading Scale

Posted on May 9, 2018 by tVM

We fund the tuition and other school costs (uniforms, school supplies, etc.) for 20 Guepard Boxing Club (GBCCS) children.  The annual cost per student for the 2017/2018 school year is $250 USD, a bargain by U.S. standards, a near impossible … Continue reading →

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