Category Archives: Community

Be A Lion

Posted on August 3, 2016 by wakingofthebear

When I started this blog several years ago, I chose the Bear as my guide. I sited the characteristics of introspection, new beginnings, and protecting what we believe in as powerful tools for writing and reading this blog. In fact, … Continue reading →

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A Child’s Gift

Posted on April 4, 2016 by wakingofthebear

Yesterday afternoon at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, there was an event in which I was honored to participate. The name of the event was “A Child’s Gift…A True Living Legacy.” It was co-hosted by Cook Children’s and LifeGift, a … Continue reading →

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I Am Involved In Mankind

Posted on February 6, 2015 by wakingofthebear

If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know I sometimes find inspiration for my posts in the lyrics of a song. Such was the case today. The song was “Let It Go” by Zac Brown Band. … Continue reading →

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Where Were You?

Posted on September 11, 2014 by wakingofthebear

Some events occur during our lives which have a significant impact on us. I still remember my first kiss, and the slap that followed. I was living in Lamesa, Texas, and was in the second grade. What was I thinking? I remember … Continue reading →

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Customs and Mores

Posted on January 18, 2014 by wakingofthebear

I am currently reading a delightful book entitled Whistling Woman (Appalachian Journey). The listed author is C C Tillery, but the book is actually a collaboration between two sisters, Christy and Caitlyn, who have both authored books under their own names. In … Continue reading →

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What’s The Hurry?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by wakingofthebear

Sooner or later you had to know that I would start talking about things that tick me off.  Well, here’s the first installment.  It bothers me that people seem to be in such a big hurry.  No time to wait, … Continue reading →

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Global vs Local

Posted on October 19, 2013 by wakingofthebear

With the invention of the telephone in 1876, then the radio, and the television, the internet, communication satellites, etc. our access to the world has expanded beyond belief.  Wecan now sit at our computer and talk face to face with … Continue reading →

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