Friday, December 20 2024 - 6:47 PM

Michael Temple

writes from Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Jackie Robinson

In the movie 42, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) is a Major League team executive with a bold idea. Rickey recruits Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman), an African-American …

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Sharing Joy

He was beaming, and as I looked in the rear-view mirror I could see that he was enjoying himself…immensely. Our family recently purchased a “new …

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Constant Cravings

I’ve never awakened in the morning and thought to myself, “Wow, I’m really craving an apple!” I can honestly report that I’ve never experienced a …

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Flight Delays

The gate desk attendant had that “deer in the headlight” look as she placed the phone receiver down and spoke quietly to the other airline …

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Spinning

Political spin  –  phrase  –  “a form of propaganda, achieved through providing a biased interpretation of an event or campaigning to persuade public opinion in favor or …

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Travel Care

“You’ve got to be careful!” I caught myself repeating the phrase (again) to Maddie, my 19 year old, but it sounded empty as it passed …

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Clear Vision

My vision went from clear to foggy in a matter of milliseconds. I live in a cold area of the United States, and recently I …

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People Shaming

Dog shaming pictures are somewhat of a phenomenon, but many people find them hilariously funny nonetheless. I have to admit that when I see them, …

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Old Photos

The smiling faces staring back caused a chill to rise up through me. A moment in time, and so long ago; they looked so alive, …

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