Men go forth to wonder at the heights of mountains, the huge waves of the sea, the broad flow of the rivers, the vast compass of the ocean, the courses of the stars, and they pass by themselves without wondering. — St. Augustine. I have been fortunate enough to watch my children and grandchildren grow…

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Advent begins for me with my annual Christmas list that I send to my family. It is chock full of wants such as world peace, a pick up truck, and other fantasies. This year as I was preparing my list, I thought of a time long ago when my list was much shorter. One year…

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