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Some Thoughts on “It’s a Wonderful Life”
By: claycormany in Life in General
This Christmas, I made a point of watching (actually re-watching) Frank Capra’s Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life. The story is familiar to most people. Good guy George Bailey, who has devoted his life to helping everyday people become homeowners, faces financial ruin and criminal charges after his Uncle Billy mistakenly gives $8,000 to Bailey’s […]
Farewell, Football (Sort of)
By: claycormany in Life in General
I’m done watching football. That includes both in-person viewing and television viewing. It would be a lie if I said Ohio State’s humiliating loss to Michigan on Saturday had nothing to do with this decision. It is true, however, that I’ve been thinking about doing this for some time. That drubbing the Buckeyes took from […]
Halloween Decorations: The Horror, The Horror
By: claycormany in Life in General
Decorations have always been a big part of the Christmas season. They can be as modest as a wreath of the door or as overwhelming as rooftops covered in lights with giant figures of Santa Claus and reindeer on the front lawn. But a recent trip through Worthington neighborhoods with my grandchildren showed that outdoor […]
A Visit to Cranbrook
By: claycormany in Family
I usually spend Wednesday evenings taking care of my son’s two children, Christopher and Emma, while he and his wife enjoy a peaceful dinner and maybe run a few errands. Typically, we read books, play games, and maybe have some fun in the backyard. But this past week was different. My babysitting day was changed […]
CLSC Recognition Ceremony: Something Worth Remembering
By: claycormany in Books
John Heyl Vincent is remembered today as one of the co-founders (along with Lewis Miller) of the Chautauqua Institution, a vibrant community which, as discussed in my last blog, promotes learning, cultural awareness, and personal growth. In August 1878, a few years after establishing Chautauqua, Vincent went a step further and created the Chautauqua Literary […]
Chautauqua On My Mind
By: claycormany in Books
On Wednesday, August 3, I will be recognized along with 57 other people for having read 12 books on the book list of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (CLSC). This event will be the subject of a future blog post. Today, I’m going to focus on the Chautauqua Institution itself and the learning opportunities […]
Seven-Year Reflections
By: claycormany in Life in General
A few days ago, I observed my 73rd birthday, which was also the seventh anniversary of this blog. In my first post on June 21, 2015, I wrote about things for which I am grateful. In that regard, nothing has changed in the last seven years. I continue to be grateful for my wife, friends, […]
Another Senseless Shooting
By: claycormany in Life in General
It’s happened again. Another mass shooting with most of the victims being children gunned down in their classroom. I say “another” because the tragedy that occurred on May 24 at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas was painfully similar to the mass killing of children that took place 9 1/2 years ago at Sandy Hook […]
Farewell, Columbus State
By: claycormany in Life in General
My October 2, 2016 posting, “Communication Lab Benefits both Tutor and Students,” detailed the steps that led to my becoming a tutor in Columbus State Community College’s Communication Center. Managed by the College’s Communication Department (later the Department of Languages and Communication), the Comm Center allowed me to use my public speaking skills to help […]
Farewell, Astraea Press
By: claycormany in Books
“We happen to love FPL! I’ve attached a contract for your review. When you’re ready, we’ll sign through a site called www.signnow.com.” Those few short words came in a message from Stephanie Taylor, owner and CEO of Astraea Press, almost exactly eight years ago. I don’t think any message ever gave me more joy. It […]
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