written by john c Ashworth I spent just about all day today pondering a meaningful way to express my respect for my own Dad, and devoted Dads everywhere. And I happened to have some time this afternoon to begin digging in to some of the old memorabilia my Mom dropped here last month. Some really…
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Five ways to celebrate American Flag day The Origin of American Flag Day The holiday commemorates the adoption of the national flag in 1777 by the Continental Congress. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day, and in 1949, Congress passed legislation establishing it as day of observance. The day inspires parades, essay…
Read MoreIt’s time… -John I don’t want to hear another word about whether the Americans scored too much or over-celebrated. This is a team in full attack mode, fighting not just to win a World Cup but to prove a larger point about their worth. They have been denied fair pay compared with their men’s team…
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written by john c ashworth It seems a ridiculous irony that I should be wiped off the face of the earth at a moment’s notice. But that’s a reality we all face every moment of our lives. Mostly, we ignore it. As I write this, there are words that come to mind… Unfair? Scary? Ridiculous?…
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How to start your day the right way. If you’ve never tried the cold shower, you’ll be amazed at how much it energizes you. It takes some guts, especially in the winter time. And for the record, by no means am I saying this is an every day thing for me, but I do take…
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written by john c ashworth The perils of convenience and distraction. Difficulty. Challenge. Messiness, and obstacles requiring your attention are the main ingredients of life. The sooner you’re willing to embrace this truth the better. Yes. It took me awhile too. The trouble is that we all harbor a sheer willingness to avoid this fact…
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