Even with the best of equipment, through the easiest terrain, and in ideal weather conditions, it’s hard work. And then there’s the people you encounter while you’re doing it. They’re a whole ‘nother unpredictable variable. Be that as it may, there are teams of people, who do this work every day. Long distance pipeline crews travel […]
The next time you hear the Christmas carol, “Do You Hear What I Hear,” listen carefully to the words. This popular and beautiful song has a backstory that’s nothing short of fascinating. Its message is a reminder of the true spirit of the season. It’s a reminder that is heartwarming, timeless, and boundless. The song
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If you’re like most people, the holiday season is a busy time. It’s a time of joy, a time to reflect and remember, and a time to celebration. It’s a time for customs and traditions, and a time to just live in the moment of the season. Everyone finds holiday meaning in their own way, and that’s
As a sales representative for a major pharmaceutical company, she calls on small clinics and doctors’ offices. She covers parts of seven counties, a territory she’s served for the past 15 years. She recently applied for a promotion, and, to the surprise of no one in the company, she got it. To ensure a smooth transition,
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It was her day off. Last minute her Mom asked for a favor and she agreed. She had planned on a day of shopping with her daughters, but they were good going in the afternoon. Her Mom had taught for 40 years and retired the previous spring. Her Mom was done teaching, but wasn’t done working. She liked
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Underdogs It was one of many independent leagues of the early 50’s. More often than not, they were around large towns and cities, particularly those with big industrial plants. The post-war economy was good, there was a renewed interest in the Great American Pastime, so if you had a glove and a little ability, you could
If rudeness is ever declared an art form, he’ll most definitely be its Leonard Da Vinci. On good days his disrespect of others is covert. It’s still there, but you have to look for it. On not-so-good days, it’s up close, in-you-face, and offensive. For decades he got away with it. Confronting or coming back at him only
Columbia For a long time, they lived in harmony. They were supportive of each other in many ways. When they faced trouble, they stuck together. Their shared heritage created a bond that they both respected. In what was often a troublesome world, they remained close. Once when she was threatened, and it was a serious threat
In less than half an hour during a recent shopping trip, he saw three very human incidents. Singularly, they weren’t noteworthy, but when viewed collectively, they were. They demonstrated one of life’s timeless realities. Life is largely determined by how we choose to live it. The first incident was at the service counter of a big-box
This company produced switch, plug, and a host of other metal and plastic covers for wall-mounted electrical boxes. They had long been a leader in the field of such items. In the lobby of the corporate office there was a picture of Thomas Edison with the founder and his wife, taken in 1927. That’s the
