The Robins in our front tree are driving our two-year-old feline Jewels absolutely nuts! While technically she’s higher in the food chain, the rapid
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Les Patterson’s Monday Morning Boost: The Book Thief – “Words are lifeâ€
Liesel Meminger held the book tight to her bosom. She was in a strange place with a new mama and papa. Her mother was
Les Patterson’s Monday Morning Boost: View from the back seat
Someone took my seat yesterday at church. Okay, I know it’s not really my seat, and they didn’t really take it; they just got
Les Patterson’s Monday Morning Boost: Trying to be like mother
I’ve been trying to be more like my mother this past week. Mom passed away eight years ago and her funeral was the Saturday
Les Patterson’s Monday Morning Boost: Farewell Sgt. Dan
His truck was painted Marine Corps red. His Dress Blues were Marine Corps sharp. Sgt. Dan Gyllenskog was once a Marine… and he never
Les Patterson’s Monday Morning Boost: Choosing to remember
Every Memorial Day, Sgt. Dan Gyllenskog “personally made sure there was an American flag on every veteran’s grave in the Smithfield Cemetery.†As I
Les Patterson’s Monday Morning Boost: Earning the right
Earning the right. This could easily have been the commencement theme for Sky View High School last Thursday. It wasn’t, but it’s what I
Les Patterson’s Monday Morning Boost: Celebrating my 18th birthday at Basic Training
The early morning bus ride 30 years ago was relatively short. It took longer to pack us in like sardines than it took to
Les Patterson’s Monday Morning Boost: SEE THE CASHIER
Jerry was in a hurry. His morning started rushed and he was late for an important meeting. He rushed out the door, hopped in
Les Patterson’s Monday Morning Boost: Robin Williams: Permission to Feel
He inspired me by bringing characters to life on the big screen, his voice impressions and improvisation amazed me, and his suicide deeply saddened
