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My Speech to the Class of 2026
by Garrison Keillor
(Jun 4, 2026)
I see you listening intently to this balloon juice and why? Because it employs excellent English…
The Foothills of Heaven
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(May 30, 2026)
Inspiration from Greg's newest boo…
The Man at the Typewriter Goes Clickety Wham Bam
by Garrison Keillor
(May 28, 2026)
As I was about to say, I’ve been using a cane recently and discovering what a pleasure it is…
Everyday is Saturday
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(May 23, 2026)
The catchy slogan of many a retired person…
Summer is Here and What Could be Bettr?
by Garrison Keillor
(May 21, 2026)
Certain glories are more glorious than ever. A summer day, for one…
In Memorium
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(May 16, 2026)
The In Memoriam segment at The Academy Awards is a highlight…
Dancing in Chelsea with Willy and Dylan
by Garrison Keillor
(May 14, 2026)
I’ve just had an amazing weekend in New York, which is what people come to New York for, to experience life in ways they didn’t find likely in Anoka, Minnesota…
A Day for Mother's Mother
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(May 9, 2026)
Greg pays tribute to his granmmother on this Mother's Day weekend…
Looking Around, Not Looking Ahead
by Garrison Keillor
(May 7, 2026)
Well, cultures are mortal, just as we are, and it’s a shame when the worthwhile peter out and the worst prospe…
Confessions of a Praise Song Critic
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(May 2, 2026)
',,,lifting holy hands in worship!'…
Animal Farm Movie
by Rusty Wright
(May 1, 2026)
Irking both sides…
Everybody in the Park on Sunday
by Garrison Keillor
(Apr 30, 2026)
I was on the phone with a friend having a dour conversation about all the usual things people my age bemoan and beweep, and now I was in a timeless scene of happiness…
Spring = Spiritual Rebirth
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Apr 25, 2026)
Springtime on Mercer Isalnd…
A Bump at the End of the Road
by Garrison Keillor
(Apr 23, 2026)
Getting old is an adventure and what, I ask you, is life without adventure?…
The Lord is My Caddy
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Apr 18, 2026)
A loose paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm…
A Fabulous Night in Sonoma
by Garrison Keillor
(Apr 16, 2026)
how does one respond to insanity?…
No Trash Tallk, Mr. President
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Apr 11, 2026)
Reacting to the President's Easter social media post…
Holy Week, the Sacred, the Ridiculous
by Garrison Keillor
(Apr 9, 2026)
The Times didn’t use dashes to soften the shock for their younger readers but spelled out the word, I think, in order to convey… the tone of the post, which the Times described as 'blistering'…
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by James N. Watkins
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Communication
by Dan Seagren
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Retirement
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Modern Religion
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Finding God or making God in our image?…
New Life
by Rusty Wright
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Real love, real life…
Blackboard History
reported by Stu Johnson
(Aug 10, 2015)
An Oklahoma school discovered a literal time capsule when a remodeling project uncovered slate blackboards with lessons from 1917…
CHRISTmas
by Dan Seagren
(Dec 24, 2017)
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Exploring Cohousing
by Stu Johnson
(Feb 24, 2016)
Looking at housing options, starting with cohousing…
Wonderful Words
submitted by Stu Johnson
(Jan 27, 2020)
…that take a whole sentence to convey in English…
Morning News
by Dan Seagren
(Aug 16, 2015)
I suppose not a few like to start the day with good news. Good luck…
Grace
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(Jul 17, 2020)
The believer's gift to a Covid-crazed world…
Health Care
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Generosity
by Stu Johnson
(Feb 15, 2018)
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Pray Without Ceasing: How?
Submitted by Stu Johnson
(Feb 9, 2016)
Kathryn Jean Lopez interviews Gary Jansen on developing a transformational prayer life…
Loneliness
by Stu Johnson
(Apr 17, 2018)
A problem that often increases with age…
'Sanctity of Life' from womb to tomb
by James N. Watkins
(Jan 22, 2016)
Going beyond today's 'Right to Life' march…
Memorial Day Prayer
by Walt Wilson
(May 25, 2015)
A prayer for Memorial Day
The Four-Way Test
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
(Oct 10, 2020)
Rotary's core values in rhyme…
Love and Loss Among Older Adults
by U.S. Census Bureau staff
(Apr 24, 2021)
Marriage, divorce, widowhood remain prevalent among older populations…
Music in the Mall (and Elsewhere)
compiled by Stu Johnson
(Dec 8, 2015)
Videos of flash mobs and other performances to help brighten your holiday season. . . (See 2018 version for latest updates)
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