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 »
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Letters From Leton: My Dad Was A Corporal (Once)
My father was a Military Policeman who served in the 1st Army and later transferred to the 3rd Army during occupation of Germany. During his service he was decorated and acknowledged for his service – which led to him being promoted to Corporal – well, at least for a while. As my mother shares the story, as… Read more »
Letters From Leton: I’ve Got A Brand New Pair of Roller Skates
One of the joys of summer as a youngster was getting a new toy. Perhaps as you got older it was something more than a toy – rather a gift that helped define you. We had just heard the song, “Brand New Key” by Melanie about roller skates and having fun when my wife shared… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Operator – Can You Help Me Place This Call?
One of the best things about vacations for me is getting to listen to music. Between my Sirius App, iPod, and Internet Radio – KXT (Dallas Fort Worth – great FM Station), I have listened to a wide range of music (interesting what you can do when you haven’t turned on a TV for a week). Recently… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Those Aha Moments!
We have all had those moments. You know those “aha moments” when the clouds part and we understand. Maybe one of your aha moments was in school as a teacher was explaining an algebra word problem. Perhaps it was when you were watching that mystery movie and the detective explains who did it (a great new… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Grape Nehi!
Long summer nights sitting on the porch gives one time to think and reminisce. As the lightening bugs emerge for their nightly dance, the mind returns to a time of tag, hide and seek, croquet with family and friends and the second most important Holiday to a kid (sorry Easter and Thanksgiving, even Halloween), Fourth of… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Blood Brothers
Lately there has been much on my mind. For a person who has been kindly described by my wife as having an “active mind” (interpretation – shut it down for a while), the events of this year have me in mental overdrive. So, it was with pleasure that this past Saturday I hopped on my riding… Read more »
Letters From Leton: So Sue Me!
While it is good to get excited about big things (birthdays, weddings, grandkids), I also find that it is the unexpected that often brings me great joy. Let me add that sometimes the unexpected – when you take a few minutes and think about it – really shouldn’t be unexpected. The world has been turned… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Pass It On
Have you ever been the beneficiary of a stranger’s gift? Perhaps you have made your way to the drive-thru window to pick up your sausage biscuit and learned that the person ahead of you has paid for your order! Each summer, the deacons in our church go to a local gas station just off of US-23,… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Fix and Go
Over the years, I have often used regular Appalachian words or phrases that, shall I say, surprise some folks. I can recall using the word “diddle” (Appalachian for “a small chick”) at a Bankers Meeting in Richmond. As I saw the blank stares, I explained the word to a group who, beyond not knowing what… Read more »