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June Cartoon

By Tim McCarthy

May 23, 2019

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Medicine for the Soul

By Tim McCarthy

May 23, 2019

That’s what my Mom called laughter. Do you laugh enough?  I don’t laugh enough.  So, I’ve decided it’s the next “to-do” on my health improvement list.  There are plenty of...
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May Cartoon

By Tim McCarthy

April 25, 2019

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Bernadette Noll

By Tim McCarthy

April 25, 2019

I Want to Age Like Sea Glass As I hit 49... I want to age like sea glass. Smoothed by tides, not broken. I want the currents of life to...
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April Cartoon

By Tim McCarthy

March 27, 2019

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No Self-made Man am I
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No Self-made Man am I

By Tim McCarthy

February 28, 2019

The temptation for folks my age with some success is to explain that we are “self-made”.  We proudly build our story around “starting with nothing” then we bloviate about the...
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Good Morning | Carll Tucker

By Tim McCarthy

January 25, 2019

Editor’s Comment : I’m honored to be on the private email list of a wonderful writer named Carll Tucker. After ramping and selling a successful chain of community newspapers, Carll...
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February Cartoon

By Tim McCarthy

January 25, 2019

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Lost In My Mind
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Lost In My Mind

By The Head And The Heart

December 31, 2018

Editor’s Comment:  Editor’s comment: This Christmas, I reviewed over 100 songs my daughter Caitlin has given me over time (she started creating Daddy Mixes when she was 14) and picked...
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Doing the Things We Hate To Do
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Doing the Things We Hate To Do

By Tim McCarthy

November 29, 2018

In 66 years I’ve learned that I can only do what I love to do if (and only if) I’m willing to also do the things least appealing to me. ...
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December Cartoon

By Tim McCarthy

November 29, 2018

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September Cartoon

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August 29, 2018

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August Cartoon

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July 27, 2018

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This Much I Know
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This Much I Know

By Tim McCarthy

June 28, 2018

Over the next few months, this blog will feature the very few things I’m sure about.  Below is my wire-frame.  Each month, I’ll get into a bit of background about...
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What Was It Like
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What Was It Like

By Joan As Police Woman

June 28, 2018

Editor’s comment:  I was driving my 34 year old daughter to the airport to go home to Chicago.  She downloaded this song to my I-Tunes and said, “this makes me...
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Secure in my Insecurities
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Secure in my Insecurities

By Tim McCarthy

April 30, 2018

Note: Today’s theme is inspired by my friend, Dr. Mardy Grothe (drmardy.com). His blog last week ended with a suggestion for us “to think about what role insecurity has played...
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Birthplace
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Birthplace

By Flock of Dimes

April 30, 2018

Editor’s comment:   This month’s favorite is courtesy (again) of my daughter, Caitlin.  It gives me (and her) chills. Favorite lyric:  " You are a suitcase I never unpacked; I am...
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More Expressions
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More Expressions

By Tim McCarthy

March 27, 2018

Last month I shared expressions that have guided me over time, then invited you all to share with me.  Some interesting responses follow. The “Bad”: “If it ain’t broke, don’t...
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April Cartoon

By Tim McCarthy

March 27, 2018

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Expressions That Have Helped Me Grow
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Expressions That Have Helped Me Grow

By Tim McCarthy

February 25, 2018

I’m a curious guy so I try to listen carefully for thoughts from others that might guide my actions.  I’ve always preferred learning from someone else’s pain rather than my...
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Egypt Road
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Egypt Road

By Migos

December 29, 2017

John Zingg and I played music together in college and were close friends during tumultuous times.  Since retiring a year ago, John works on his music with daily discipline.  His...
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