Over the years at our home we've often used the statement, "no buts". Following a comment with "but" negates the first thought. For instance as a child, "I'm sorry, but he hit me first". Other words that change the direction of the conversation are, however, nevertheless, yet, and on the other hand.
Sunday, March 30, 2025
On The Other Hand
Sunday, March 23, 2025
The Company We Keep
Hard times make strong men. Strong men make good times. Good times make weak men. Weak men make hard times.
7 strong young men (grandsons) came to help Grandpa yesterday. Lane's cousins are explaining to him that some old folks still write in cursive, as he looks at his paycheck for the day. Cursive writing is a dying art for most anyone under 40 years old.
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Generations
Every couple of decades, just as sure as the seasons; families, communities, and cultures, do a generational shift. When our children start having children. When new young business leaders emerge. When teenagers that used to say, "You just don't understand", think back and say, "You were smarter than I remember".
Below, Uncle Mike stopped in at Sully Locker and Market, to visit with new business owner and nephew, Gideon. Thanks for the picture Kasey.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Light
During the frontier times of the southwest, pioneers would often only travel during the daylight. Many felt safer together when they formed and moved to a town. However crime and fights became a growing problem, particularly at night. Street lights changed everything. Folks felt safer. And commerce exploded. Today Yuma, Arizona, has around 100,000 permanent residents year around, and 250,000 during the winter months.
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Five Things
What 5 things did you get done this past week? This question was asked to federal employees from Elon Musk working on DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency). A number of employees have not been back to their workplace since Covid. The question set off a firestorm.
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Blessings from Arizona. More on that next week. We'll be home soon. |