You Just Blow Me Away
He Said
You know, I amnot usually one to complain. I am normally the type of person who gets along with everyone, takes everything in stride,...
The Crazy World of Bucket Lists
He Said
Did I ever tell you about one of the items on my bucket list that I actually accomplished? I know you write about me being lazy, lethargic, n...
By Choice
“How do I become a member of Danville By Choice?”
That’s the one question we’re asked the most, and the answer is simple: If you love Da...
Business Promotion on Steroids
Promoting your business is an ongoing task. A few take it to another level. Some are out of the ordinary to say the least. Take a look at what is arou...
Shared Affections
He Said
From time to time we have both accused one another of having a passion for something besides each other. I think you accused me of using fa...
It’s Not Just Lightning Bolts
The first Father’s Day was recognized on July 19, 1910 in the state of Washington. The day didn’t become a nationwide holiday until 1972, 58 years...
Life’s a Beach
Recently, I was pleased to get out yet another bundle of summertime attire from storage bins — swimsuits! It’s pool season and that makes me super...
Jasper C. Oldham
My father, Jasper C. Oldham died on April 7th this year. On June 16th, my father would have been 93-years-old. He lived a long and prosperous life. ...
Animal Mothers
Although mothers (the good, honorable, decent ones) should be honored every day for the wonderful service they provide to their children, and thus to ...
The Lunchtime Madness
YESSSSS! It’s May!
Who’s happy that school is almost out? With only a few short weeks left in the 2013-14 school year, I can’t help but look fo...
May Resolutions
He Said
May is finally here and the springtime sunshine and warm weather brings me to a point I would like to make that you might appreciate. I h...
Celebrating Mothers
Throughout history the physical strength of men is well-documented. There’s the story of Atlas and his strong shoulders. Hercules and his Twelve Lab...
Top 40 on 40
Winter went away like a psycho ex, didn’t it? (Don’t act like you’ve never been a psycho ex.) This winter also kind of reminds me of turning 4...
Public Policy
He Said
A couple of people asked me to run for Danville City Council. And someone asked me to run for the Danville School Board.I guess my question...
The Art and Science of Business Investing
Investing in shares of operating companies, those firms that create and/or market products or services, can be an ingenious avenue to leverage off of ...