Category: Words of Wisdom

By Neal Lemery When I was younger, I thought that life got easier as you got older. “Easier” however, is a relative term. Getting older is hopefully a process that allows one…

By Neal Lemery “It’s not about who you impress, it is who you impact.” –Facebook post I shared today. Today, part of our community is joining together to celebrate the life and…

By Neal Lemery Life doesn’t seem to offer much space for patience these days. Technology wants an instant response to instant messages, with no time “built in” for being able to react,…

By Neal Lemery 1/2/2024 The new year offers such potential. The new year’s calendar on the frig is already filling up, but there are plenty of empty spaces for what could lie…

By Neal Lemery It’s the end of the year already. The year seems to have flown by, as years tend to do. I like to be reflective, to look back and wonder…

EDITOR’S NOTE: Everyone is missing someone during this holiday season; for many it’s been a difficult year of loss, and our recent community losses are about holding space for each other. Thank…

By Neal Lemery “It’s one of my favorite holidays. The only expectations are to be grateful and thankful.” My friend captured the essence of this week, as we talked about the two…

By Neal Lemery Like most Americans, I’m impatient, wanting to get things done, to see the fruits of my labors right now. Let it happen, but now, not later. Waiting, let things…

EDITOR’S NOTE: Ahhh! It’s always a treat to see an email from Neal in my email inbox … and with a view about social media. Our editorial policy is very similar –…