The sounding of a bell can mean a lot of things, but one thing is certain, it is meant to garner our attention. The school bell means school begins or ends, or classes need to be changed, but always it is meant to require attention and action. In a monastery the sounding is a call to…

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Last night I was tormented in my dreams with feelings of guilt about things that happened long ago. I am sure that on at least a few occasions you have similar dreams. If not, good for you. A counselor would suggest my subconscious was still processing what had happened and working through a process of self-forgiveness.…

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Without getting into the details, Suzy and I began Monday to try going wheat-free for a while. I’ll let you know how it works out, but the one thing I think a lot about these days is bread – in all shapes and sizes. I dream about bread, I daydream about bread, and I really miss…

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My family and friends know that I love Thanksgiving. No, not for the reasons you expect – the feast, great football, and pumpkin pie. Although I certainly enjoy them all. When we were all in Little Rock for Suzy’s mom’s funeral we took Jeremy by Quigley field where Central High played Hall High in the…

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I played for coaches who constantly harped, “Don’t lose your poise.” The shouted at us on the practice field, in the film room, and woe be unto us if we needed to reminded during a game. Football, like life, is full of experiences where every fabric of our being wants to lash out. We want…

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