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WG Harper
Dec 25, 20244 min read
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
The Christmas holidays are often called “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” suggesting images of twinkling lights, festive...
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WG Harper
Sep 6, 20243 min read
I Lost A Friend Today
The chances of finding a four-leaf clover on your first try are about 1 in 10,000. Scientific American estimates there are roughly 200...
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WG Harper
Jun 23, 20244 min read
Easy Come, Easy Go
As a proud Baby Boomer, I must confess: I am a packrat. My garage is filled with items I have kept or collected through the years, all of...
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WG Harper
Jun 16, 20244 min read
The Old Wooden Box
It wasn't fancy and certainly not valuable, but the old wooden box my father used for his shoeshine kit holds a unique place in my heart...
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WG Harper
May 29, 20244 min read
Peggy Jean
Today marks a day in my life that has come and gone for over sixty years. Each year, on May 29th, I can't help but think about the sister...
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WG Harper
May 27, 20246 min read
They Gave It All
The Sun rises over the horizon on yet another Monday in South Florida. The sand beneath my feet is cool as the overnight temperatures in...
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WG Harper
May 19, 20244 min read
The Unsung Heroes: Ordinary Men and Women in the Armed Forces
Each May, we are called to celebrate Military Appreciation Month as we honor all members of the armed forces who chose to serve our great...
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WG Harper
May 15, 20244 min read
Thank You Doesn’t Quite Measure Up
In 1962, this day was proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls, Police Week....
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WG Harper
May 12, 20243 min read
Celebrating Mom
Reflecting on the mother who brought me into this world, I am overwhelmed with a mix of nostalgia and admiration. She passed away in 2017...
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WG Harper
May 5, 20243 min read
How Big Is Your Windshield?
Life is often described as a long road trip complete with fast interstates, twisting back roads, unexpected detours, and occasional...
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WG Harper
Apr 30, 20243 min read
One Of Those Days
Have you ever had one of those days? I mean, really, one of those days where from the moment you open your eyes to the world, you just...
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WG Harper
Apr 28, 20243 min read
The Potpourri Of Life
This beautiful existence, in so many ways, is like an aromatic and decorative potpourri. Just as potpourri is a mixture of dried petals,...
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WG Harper
Apr 21, 20243 min read
What Is Normal?
In the complex world in which we exist, the concept of "normal" is as vague as it is widespread. It is a benchmark against which we...
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WG Harper
Apr 14, 20244 min read
The Power Of Words
One of the most important functions we carry out each day is communication with others. Whether spoken or written, our words can have...
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WG Harper
Apr 7, 20243 min read
Magical Moments
Life is boring. Mundane. Days and days of schedules, routines, and in many cases, wasted time. This is a rather pessimistic way of...
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WG Harper
Apr 7, 20243 min read
Sunday Is Coming
It has been a while since I’ve posted a blog. There are several reasons (excuses) I could give, but the truth is, I had no words after...
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WG Harper
Oct 1, 20234 min read
Saying Goodbye To A Hero
It was Spring, 1973 on an all-dirt ballfield at Cromwell Field in Ferndale, Maryland. I was playing for Coach Rich Steelman on the Bronco...
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WG Harper
Sep 17, 20235 min read
Cheeseburger In Paradise
It was an RCA console stereo cabinet that ornately sat in the living room on Cheddington Road. This was where I first heard the melodic...
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WG Harper
Sep 9, 20233 min read
Embracing The Essence Of Time
In the relentless hustle-bustle of life, time slips subtly through our fingers, challenging us to pause, reflect, and count our numbered...
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