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On January 1, 2008, Keith Severin and his 7-year-old son, Adrien, agreed they would spend at least 15 minutes every day of that year reading together   A year later they had read an array of books, and, in the process, … Continue reading →

It is August, and for 59 years, it has meant that I returned to school in one capacity or the other.   The beginning of a new year was always filled with excitement.  I can never remember ‘dreading’ or lacking enthusiasm … Continue reading →

Reflections…………………………………..The Future* Gary Coker It has been my privilege to speak on several occasions at graduation exercises of different high schools.  Some of these schools have been secular, and some have been faith-based.   Invariably, I think of my graduation, which … Continue reading →

My new vocabulary word is PROGRESSIVE:    In a society that appears to be deteriorating from the inside- out, I constantly hear the word PROGRESSIVE. Recently while discussing world events with a group of friends, one of the participants wanted … Continue reading →

Note:  The following is a letter I sent to the President of the United States.  I share it with you as my thoughts and insight into the direction we as a country are going.   There is a wise saying that … Continue reading →

Living on a college campus, as I do, every day is an adventure.  I participate in two or three discussion groups regularly.  The topics of these groups have a broad range of subjects and can be challenging in themselves.  This … Continue reading →

“Gary, you be good,” was my mother’s favorite comment when I went someplace away from home. Even when I had friends over to play games in our yard, she would repeat the comment, “You be good, now.”  I ask, “What … Continue reading →

My heart was beating faster as I approached the little town where I grew up as a young boy.  I wanted to ride into town like a cowboy in a western movie.  I could hardly wait to see the old … Continue reading →

New Year’s Day is the morning of the year.  It should inspire fresh hope.  Each morning we wake, after disappearing in sleep for a split second of eternity, we should feel rejuvenated like strong coffee. Scientists tell us we have … Continue reading →

June, my wife, could quickly get the ‘pack rat’ of the year award.  She treasures notes, letters, and especially cards.  I could pull from ‘strategic ‘ spots and find Christmas cards from the beginning of our marriage. As unusual as … Continue reading →