Category Archives: Learning

Christmas Gift

Posted on November 25, 2015 by wakingofthebear

Although I truly believe that giving at anytime is a good thing, I guess there are certain occasions that are more “giving oriented” than others. Birthdays, Valentines day, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, etc. This time of year the occasion, of course, … Continue reading →

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Lifelong Learning

Posted on October 14, 2014 by wakingofthebear

For those of you who have been following my blog for some time, you already know that I am a firm believer in the joy of lifelong learning. I look for and take every opportunity to learn something new. It’s not that … Continue reading →

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First Place/Number One/The Best

Posted on July 13, 2014 by wakingofthebear

I have this affliction. Maybe affliction is too strong a word to use here, but sometimes it feels like an affliction. You see, I always want to be the best. This has been going on for most of my life. … Continue reading →

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. . . and another thing . . .

Posted on June 29, 2014 by wakingofthebear

Since I have not posted a rant lately about things that bug me, I thought this might be the right time and the right topic. The question to be answered is, “Why do some people put themselves in situations where … Continue reading →

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Can You Teach an Old Goat New Tricks?

Posted on January 10, 2014 by wakingofthebear

Now I know that you all are thinking of the old adage “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” but we are not going to talk about dogs in this post. We are, in fact, going to talk about … Continue reading →

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Let’s Keep On Learning New Stuff

Posted on October 13, 2013 by wakingofthebear

Regina and I just returned from a week at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina.  We have been there five times.  Obviously, we like it a lot.  If you have not had the opportunity to hear us … Continue reading →

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