In addition to raking leaves (yes, I do love to rake them!), one of my favorite things I look forward to every fall is attending the annual MACFest concert. Organized by the Michigan A Capella Council (MACC) at the University of Michigan, a dozen a capella student groups gather together to perform an outstanding concert… Continue reading Joyful Singing: MACFest
I was cleaning up files on my desk today and came across notes I took from my son’s graduation ceremony. Hard to believe it’s been over three months since I heard the school superintendent speak about the future to the 2010 graduating class. As I reviewed my scribbled notes, I thought his words of encouragement… Continue reading Not Only for Graduation
Father to Son by Carl Sandburg A father sees a son nearing manhood. What shall he tell that son? ‘Life is hard; be steel; be a rock.’ And this might stand him for the storms and serve him for humdrum and monotony and guide him amid sudden betrayals and tighten him for slack moments. ‘Life… Continue reading Happy Father’s Day