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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] August 18, 2024 Vol. 2, No. 33 MOMENTS MATTER Recent reunions of sorts have been enlightening and insightful. Those of us in our late fifties and early sixties are connecting again, not by Zoom or social media but in person. For some of us, it has been decades since we have been together.…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] August 11, 2024 Vol. 2, No. 32 MANTRAS AND MOTTOS Over the past week, parents, grandparents, children, and others have continued sharing their fears and hopes for the school year. From school safety to being bullied to opportunities for new friends and new adventures, the conversations have given me pause. How can people…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] August 4, 2024 Vol. 2, No. 31 MASCOT CONNECTIONS There is something about mascots. Whether their size, shape, or what they represent, mascots are everywhere. The traditional meaning of a mascot is “a person, animal, or object adopted by a group as a symbolic figure especially to bring them good luck.” It may…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] Vol. 2, No. 30 July 28, 2024 WHY BUTTERFLIES MATTER Exiting the library last week, a young boy and his mother stopped after a butterfly landed in front of them. His mother bent down to look when I heard the boy ask, “Why do butterflies matter?” As I walked past, the mother looked…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] Vol. 2, No. 29 July 21, 2024 “BE KINDER THAN NECESSARY” In Nikki Haley’s book, With All Due Respect, she notes the life motto of the late Cynthia Graham Hurd, “Be kinder than necessary.” Cynthia was fifty-four when her life as a librarian, community leader, and beloved family member ended. For those who…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] Vol. 2, No. 28 July 14, 2024 BOUNDLESS Between watching the ESPYS this past week and attending Joyce Maynard’s author event in Kansas City the week before, the word “boundless” is foremost in my mind. One of my favorite phrases is “To live boundlessly is to live a life full of freedom, adventure,…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] Vol. 2, No. 27 July 7, 2024 BEYOND THE FIREWORKS There may still be a few fireworks or remnants from the recent celebrations, but the significance of Independence Day remains strong. Although people have differing opinions of our freedom, the Declaration of Independence, and separating from Great Britain, the history and traditions provide…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] Vol. 2, No. 26 June 30, 2024 CANINES AND COLLEAGUES After recently borrowing a colleague’s cell phone, I found myself unexpectedly engaged in a conversation not as much about the picture on the home screen but about the love and loss of his family’s black lab. A few months earlier, the lab was…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] Vol. 2, No. 25 June 23, 2024 CAPACITY Although I am not much of a “royal watcher,” I was drawn to the balcony pictures from Trooping the Colour last weekend. Perhaps it was Prince Louis’ many faces that reminded me of my son at his age. I wish I could tell you that…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] Vol. 2, No. 24 June 16, 2024 FACES OF FATHERHOOD[2] For many, Father’s Day is a source of great joy. For others, a source of great sorrow. And for others, the lines are blurred or non-existent. As I consider the past 58 years, I appreciate my good fortune despite sorrow in the many…
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