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Timeless Wisdom: Thomas Jefferson’s Rules for Life Toward the end of his life, Thomas Jefferson wrote several letters of advice to young people, several of whom had been named after him by admiring parents. One was a young man named Thomas Jefferson Smith, whose father had written the aged former president in the hope he’d offer his young son some life advice. His words were powerful: “Your affectionate and excellent father has requested that I would address to you something which might possibly have a favorable influence on the course of life you have to run, and I too, as a namesake, ...

Bob Tamasy: Lessons and Tests, Tests and Lessons Thursday, May 13, 2021 - by Bob Tamasy Bob Tamasy Can you remember those stressful times of preparing for a test at school? After weeks of attending class, listening the teacher drone on about some topic, reading the textbook and working through questions or equations, next came the test.   I can still vividly recall exam week in college, cramming for one final after another, hoping to absorb and then regurgitate the right answers to earn a good grade. By the time exam week had ended, even without knowing my grades, it felt as if the wor...

For many years, I’ve exhorted everyone I know to develop a love of reading. I’m particularly passionate about ...

Bob Tamasy: Since When Did the Work Ethic Become Unethical? Monday, May 10, 2021 - by Bob Tamasy Bob Tamasy Walking into a restaurant last week, my wife and I were greeted by a sign that read, “We are short staffed. Please be patient with the staff that did show up. No one wants to work anymore.” Evidently, this is not an exaggeration. A recent newspaper article quoted other restaurant owners making the same complaint. An increasing number can’t find enough workers to keep their doors open.   Some people attribute this to the ongoing effects of the pandemic, but in many parts of...

Bob Tamasy: A Picture Being Worth A Thousand Words Isn’t Enough Monday, May 3, 2021 - by Bob Tamasy Bob Tamasy Since college, photography has been one of my favorite pastimes, ranking just behind writing. A graduate teaching assistantship in photojournalism launched me into the world of color and black-and-white imagery, and my passion for taking photos has only grown stronger over the years.   My wife graciously has allowed me to hang many of my pictures around the house, some of our children and grandchildren, and others from beautiful locations we’ve visited. Each photo brings ...