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My Muse

Posted on July 12, 2021 by thisihumblyspeak

“The muses in Greek mythology  were the goddesses of the fine and performing arts. The word derives from the Greek ‘Mousa’, which translates to ‘thinking in silence’. The Greeks saw their muse as embodied spirit goddesses.” Father sat on an … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Baba

Posted on June 21, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

My father, Baba, who is now passed away for 15 years, is the golden rod by which I measure the greatness of a man, and the example by which I have chosen my husband and the legacy I pass on … Continue reading →

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I Will Not Complain

Posted on May 17, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

While I’d like to think that I’m not much of a complainer, I’ve come to realize that complaining is something we all do without even recognizing it. To set the record straight, I am not a chronic complainer. Sure, here … Continue reading →

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From Zero to One, An Infinity

Posted on June 11, 2019 by thisihumblyspeak

Numbers fascinate my grandson. He tries to grasp the concept of infinity. “Can we count to infinity? What is infinity plus one? Does the sum of infinite numbers produce a finite number?” The questions are endless, or should I say … Continue reading →

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Measure of a Man

Posted on June 17, 2018 by thisihumblyspeak

To fathers who love, who pray, who shed a tear As they lay down their lives, in the big ways And sometimes the harder small ways, for our families At home, in our communities and across borders— I salute you. … Continue reading →

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Graduation Season

Posted on June 21, 2017 by thisihumblyspeak

It’s graduation season. It’s that time of year when social media is inundated with posts of proud parents celebrating one of the most rewarding moments of their lives as they watch their children walk across stages, receive certificates, diplomas and … Continue reading →

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Fatherhood

Posted on June 15, 2014 by thisihumblyspeak

In June of every year, we honor fathers. The importance of my father in my life has never been more vivid as it is now with the growing statistics of damage done by absentee fathers.  My father was a proud … Continue reading →

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Praise the Man

Posted on June 16, 2012 by thisihumblyspeak

Much is said of the woman who works hard in and out of the home. Much is said of the working mother as a key figure in and among family life. But what of the working man, the father? I … Continue reading →

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