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Coffee With Viktor Frankl and Search for Meaning

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Les

This morning, I woke up thinking about Viktor Frankl’s book. His book, Man’s Search For Meaning, written over 60 years ago, provides insight about the human condition. It’s wisdom is critical to our understanding of today’s events. Then informs now. … Continue reading →

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After a while

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Les

Recently, I was on the phone with my cousin Lynn. We do this once or twice a week, sharing pieces of our lives. She mentioned she had been going through family pictures and papers and found a copy of a … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Recap

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Les

For me, Thanksgiving was quiet. The Family Dinner was cancelled because unvaccinated members of the family were exposed. All but one appear to be OK. Worryingly, one has lost his sense of taste and smell. I hadn’t planned on going … Continue reading →

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Remembering

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Les

On November 17th Becky would have been 72. But breast cancer claimed her on June 9th, 2012, less than a week before our 36th anniversary. The significance of that fact was lost on me for years. June 9th left me … Continue reading →

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The Hardest Job In The World

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Les

I burn a lot of energy attempting to understand my fellow Americans. I consider the context of their lives and try to empathize as best I can. Yet, there are days when I think, “What’s the matter with us?” A … Continue reading →

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United States No Longer

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Les

As I write this my anger is intense. I must watch what I say so that I can keep some very good friends. Yet, I’m beginning to wonder if that is possible. Tonight, has been my tipping point and I … Continue reading →

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