Daily Connector | On the second day of Christmas…a flock of Cranes a bugling | Ruth Massey
In the spring of 2015, when Ajay and I took the walk with Ted and Diane at Slate Run, we were prepared to see birds, brining with us our binoculars and bird guides. At that time, I was not checking birding sites on Facebook or checking eBird to learn what…
Daily Connector | Three Large Birds for Christmas | Ruth Massey
With the winter school break, I have had more opportunity to take long walks and to be in places where birds might be. Here is the account of the first of the three large birds I encountered. Note: The idea to write these essays was probably influenced by helping Natalie…
Daily Connector | Incremental Living | Ann Snyder
As some of you are aware, I have sarcoidosis, which is an inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology. It can affect any organ of the body, but in my case, has primarily affected my eyes and lungs. Fortunately, my eyes have been stable recently. However, my lungs have been on a…
Daily Connector | Advent to me | Bill Plessinger
When people talk about universal languages, music is usually mentioned. These last couple weeks I have been listening to a lot of 102.5 on the radio, and their selection of Musica Latina. I enjoy the prolific use of accordions, because it reminds me of the music of Weird Al Yankovic…
Daily Connector | Year-end donating | Joann Knapke
The excited anticipation of Christmas is always juxtaposed with a bombardment of requests from organizations begging for year-end donations from a hoped-for sense of generosity and a surplus of savings. How do you decide where and how much to donate? Do you have a formula that you follow to give…
