Elmer Davis said, "This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Today we remember and honor the sacrifices of the brave. Those men and women who have committed themselves to defending and upholding the ideals and freedoms we hold dear as a country. We remember [...]
Tag: bravery
The lesser of evils…
On Sunday Tim Koester became a hero when he pulled an unconscious man from a burning vehicle in the Fargo Hardee's parking lot. The unconscious man, Ryan Joseph Fox, was apparently intoxicated. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Bummer for him, but really the lesser of two evils. If not for Tim Koester, Ryan Fox's interaction with [...]
Ensuring freedom is not for the faint of heart…
Today we celebrate America's independence. Today we revel in our freedom. Today we stand united in our patriotism. But today as we celebrate, we must acknowledge that this freedom we celebrate has been hard fought and won on the backs of true patriots - members of the military, past and present - and their families. There is a [...]
Remembrance…
Remembrance...it is more than just a word, it is a commitment. Today let us remember all who gave of themselves for this country. We have lost so many men and woman in the defense of democracy and human rights. Men and women whose contribution to society, while known generally, can never be fully appreciated for its [...]
A bright and shiny fierce girl in the making…Jessica Lynn Holly.
Today I met a special young lady - Jessica Lynn Holly. Jessica is the daughter of Davis and Laura, Noah's friends in Ottawa. I had an opportunity to get to know Jessica while we visited Davis and Laura today. Jessica is quite the social butterfly (or papillon in French as Jessica taught me). I should have known [...]
You’re braver than you believe…
Yesterday marked my second month anniversary on this blog site. Today is day sixty-five of the new forty. Folks who know me are amazed that I find time to blog every day, but that was the gift I gave to myself in the beginning – the permission to do this one thing selfishly for me. [...]
THE NEW FORTY 