December 2012

Image: Dirty Shoes

Yesterday was a cold and rainy day in Cincinnati. But my dogs don’t care. They still want to be walked or run. So I gave in. I don’t know if I walk my dogs or they walk me, but we both benefit. After our walk, they often like to be tethered in the front yard […]

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Image: Sign of Hope

Today is a sad day in the US. Unless, you live under a rock you’re aware of the shooting that occurred last Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut killing 20 children and 6 adults. This wasn’t a rational act. But once again we find ourselves bombarded with the questions, who, what, when, […]

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Image: Huge wave approaching beach

Last week’s earthquake in Japan was a sobering reminder for many Japanese they must always be prepared for a visitation from the sea.  But thanks to a sophisticated early warning system and painful memories of the tragic March 11, 2011 quake, residents knew what to do this time– stop everything and get to higher ground. […]

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Image: Dec. 12 Calendar

As date’s go, today is unique. This is the last of the great repeating dates to happen in our lifetime. Yea, only twelve months. Since this date happens only once every 100 years,  what can you do to make it memorable? Drink twelve tequila shots? Eat 12 Krispy Kremes? Run 12  miles? I’d like to […]

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Image: Woman holding gift

Christmas in America is depicted as a time of peace on Earth and good will to men full of family joy and happiness, but that’s not the reality for many people. Rather than Santa Claus coming to town, Christmas brings a time of depression, loneliness and want. Some of the leading causes of holiday stress […]

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