Given the choice of the numbers above which would you pick? One hundred is a much higher number. It is the perfect score on a test. So, why not choose 100? Eleven. It is not even a dozen. A dozen donuts. A dozen eggs. What happened to the other one that we only have 11? With… Read more »
Month: August 2020
Letters From Leton: Call Me Ishmael
As the COVID-19 situation drags on, staying positive and keeping perspective on things becomes challenging. So I decided to shake things up a bit by getting back into reading books. I decided that I wanted a book to continue learning more about my culture and history (got one by Ron Rash – Appalachian Author – thanks for… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Oh Boy – Homemade
Think over the years about how many times you have used that phrase – the cake or cookies someone brings to work, homegrown vegetables or fruit shared with you. I was reminded of the value of “Homemade” last Saturday when our neighbor Jess brought over some homemade chocolate covered cherries. Normally, these are a treat she… Read more »
Letters From Leton: They Will Be Here Soon (I Hope)
You have planned a family event – getting ready to head to the ball game or maybe start a meeting, and you are waiting… Waiting for that person (or family) who always seems to be just a “little late” to the event. In our family, we play a little game with our beloved family members who… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Evidence of Success
One of the most interesting things about visiting with a new person or business is the “Evidence of Success” they display. Often, it is a reference to the college they attended, such as a diploma on a wall. Maybe a golf trophy for a hole in one on a desk. Or perhaps a picture of family… Read more »