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The White House has a history of renovations

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[Analysis of history and science influence on political and religious attitudes.] White House is a simple name for an amazing mansion. Everyone has the picture in their mind of the Greek Revival columns on the two story portico with two wings on either side. But how did the structure get to where it is today?…

It’s a challenge trying to be a long-distance Grandpa

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I never met one set of my grandparents, my mother’s parents, the late Amos Whitten Rogers and Elizabeth Mae Rogers of West Virginia. Believe it or not, they were both born in 1875 – 144 years ago! They had 11 children, who were born from 1895 through 1917. My mother was born in 1911. She…

Personal, societal and natural limits

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[Analysis of history and science influence on political and religious attitudes.]   Limits. I was watching a segment on the Mariana Trench, which got me to wondering. How deep is deep? How far is space? Just what are the limits? How did they get set? Can they be changed? The Mariana Trough is up to…

Six Approaches to combat Survivor’s Guilt after a Layoff

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Reductions in the workforce are never easy, for those who leave and for those who stay. When employees survive a layoff, they are often left with a complex mix of relief, sadness, fear, and guilt. This phenomenon, known as survivor’s guilt, can have a profound impact on morale, engagement, and productivity if not addressed thoughtfully….

Covering the police department can be quite a challenge

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Early in my career as a journalist, I was assigned as a “late night police reporter.” I worked for a big daily newspaper that came out in the mornings. That shift typically was from 3 p.m. to midnight. The newspaper had three staggered editions and the last one – the one that went to people…

The North Star is a navigational reference point

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.]   What is the North Star? Look the term up on the web and you will find pages in Duck-Duck-Go. Why is the term so used? The astronomers call the star Polaris. It is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor, in the…

Why the Best Leaders are Coaches

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The more I engage in collaborating with executives and their employees, the more I believe that everyone in the organization needs to develop at least some level of coaching skills no matter what their role but especially the leadership team. In a world of constant change, leaders are under more pressure than ever, not just…

Some college courses make you want to scratch your head

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When I was at The University of Oklahoma, I took Theory of Basketball, Theory of Baseball, Theory of Wrestling, Theory of Track and Field and, of course, Theory of Football. I was a journalism major and I thought I wanted to be a sportswriter, so I took these courses. All but Theory of Wrestling were…

Economics: we are not in a closed economic system

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[Looking at history and our area’s unique political and religious attitudes.] Economics. Oh, I see your eyes roll. Is there a much more boring word in the language?   Yet it discusses a topic critical to everyone’s survival. Economics is a subject that everyone on television has an opinion or comment – newsreaders, pundits, politicians, bureaucrats,…

Intentional way to grow closer in marriage this Summer

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After 52 years of marriage, my wife and I have learned that even the strongest, most enduring love stories need occasional refreshment. It is easy to fall into familiar patterns that feel more like habits than heartfelt connection. We have found ourselves doing the same things, talking about the same topics, or worse, not talking…