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A Very Fertile Ground

Recently I saw an Internet personality say in a video that the United States has the most fertile soil on earth, which was something I thought made sense, seeing how this country has prospered so... Read more

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When I View Our Nation’s Flag

I meant to get out a blog post earlier this month – in fact I wanted to do one on Flag Day – but got preoccupied with other matters. Still, I set a goal of... Read more

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Post-Conference Meanderings

Last week I attended this year’s Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) Annual Conference in Washington, DC – the first in-person conference since the pandemic – so today I figured I would jot down a few impressions... Read more

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Home Opener

I live not far from a small neighborhood little league field, and recently it occurred to me that it, along with the game of baseball itself, has a seasonal rhythm to it. A very American... Read more

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The Growing Season

Over time I have been adopting habits I think are characteristic of New England residents, because this transplanted New Yorker wants to fit in, as best I can. I have resolved to purchase a copy... Read more