by Neal Lemery The holidays are upon us, with the usual seasonal barrage of promotions, sales, Black Friday, and an e-mail inbox overflowing with all of those special deals. Bargains galore! A…
Category: Words of Wisdom
WORDS OF WISDOM: The Verdict in Kenosha
OIOpublisher By Neal Lemery The recent trial and verdict in Wisconsin have brought about renewed discussion and argument on a number of hot topics in our country. This widely publicized trial and…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Examining Our Strengths and Weaknesses
by Neal Lemery “Whenever we come together to share strengths it breeds competition; whenever we come together sharing our weaknesses, it breeds community.” — Anonymous We live in divisive times. If one…
WORDS OF WISDOM: The Shirt Off My Back
by Neal Lemery A familiar phrase we often use is that someone would give the shirt off their back to help someone else. Last week, that became reality for me and a…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Recharging
By Neal Lemery A rainy Sunday has turned into a time of recharging. The cat is in her usual place, snoozing through the afternoon, replenishing herself for the evening forays and gearing…
WORDS OF WISDOM: “How’s the Family?”
By Neal Lemery “They are fine, thank God. I can’t say that for my cousin, though, or my neighbor.” The line at the check stand fell silent, the clerk pausing in her…
Thoughts on Creating and Harvest
By Neal Lemery I’m feeling stuck. I haven’t thought I’ve been creative lately. My blog lacks a new post, my writing tablet has no new sheets filled with my penciled writing, my…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Embracing Change
by Neal Lemery Change is in the air. The rains have returned, leaves are turning, and autumn is here. Some change is welcome. Yet, I resist many changes. The old ways of…
Estuary Moment
—Poem & Photos by Neal Lemery (9/16/2021) I slip through the veil of time into primordial fog, forming then disappearing, forming again over estuary mud, all in scattered sunlight in misty motion….
WORDS OF WISDOM: Living With Fear in Challenging Times
By Neal Lemery I can find a lot of things to be afraid of. Nights can be long and my imagination can easily flesh out the shapes and skills of many monsters….