New Meaning in the New Year Patrick Wood Dear Reader, Another year will soon be in the rear view mirror. We are approaching the celebration of New Year’s Eve and then a day of relaxing on New …

Christmas and Hanukkah are Coming Patrick Wood Dear Reader, Christmas and Hanukkah are upon us. Inherent in these holidays are bringing home a tree, decorating the tree, house, and yard, lighting the …

A Kind World, An Adult World Patrick Wood Dear Reader, We are all stars in our own little worlds. At least the lucky ones feel like they are stars in their own little worlds. Why? Because we are, or …

Huddle Dear Reader, We all huddle. Huddle, what does that mean? It means we are all in this together. We have to make it work; no matter how hard it is or seems when looking to the future. Recently I …

On People With Meaning Patrick Wood Dear Reader, Here’s a question to consider: Are you a meaningful person? A person of good character and integrity? Ask yourself, am I going to do something good …

On Giving Thanks Patrick Wood Dear Reader, As we round the corner to the Thanksgiving holiday, we take pause to recognize the blessings of the previous year. For centuries now millions of Americans …

Veterans Day Patrick Wood Dear Reader, Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, honors those who served in America’s Armed Forces. Most Americans have family members and/or friends that have …

Days of Wine and Roses Dear Reader, Recently I watched a movie called “Bottle Shock,” which tells the story of a small, family-owned, struggling vineyard called Chateau Montelena in the Napa …

On Politicians and Fear, Devoid of Bravery Patrick Wood Dear Reader, To quote Pericles “…those who can most truly be accounted brave are those who best know the meaning of what is set in life and …