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Category: MemoriesBy Jim Willis on May 26, 2008 in Memories | 0 Comments
Today we celebrate Memorial Day. I’ve been taught what Memorial Day is about, but over the years of picnics, movies and other well-meaning distractions, it may have lost some of it’s meaning. It’s good to revisit the true meaning of this holiday. Let me ask, do you know what the roots and meaning of this [...]
By Jim Willis on May 16, 2008 in Education, Memories | 0 Comments
One of the most underrated collegiate “sports” is debating. It is athletics of the mind. Many years ago for a brief period I participated in my college’s debate team. Debating teaches you to think fast, analyze the opposing viewpoint, and put yourself in the other guy’s shoes. It should be a required part of every [...]
By Jim Willis on Mar 1, 2008 in Memories | 2 Comments
I am freshly back from a business trip to London and eager to start writing in this blog again. My apologies for being away from it for so long. My journey to London provided me with a poignant trip down memory lane. Please forgive my self-indulgence.
My recent trip to London started some 25 years ago. [...]
By Jim Willis on Nov 22, 2007 in Memories, Society & Culture | 0 Comments
When was the last time you stopped and thanked God? I mean, truly thought about what He has done for you, and thanked Him? For many of us, “all too long” is the answer I’m afraid. Open the newspaper today, or watch your local TV station, and there’s sure to be a story (or two [...]
By Jim Willis on Nov 19, 2007 in Memories | 0 Comments
This morning I woke up in the 1970s. At least that’s where I was transported to as I peered out the window and saw our first measurable snowfall of the season here in Greater Binghamton. I would peg it at about two inches of the white fluffy stuff piled up on the grass like big [...]