Dennis LynnThe first family fightsThere are probably as many creation stories as there are ancient cultures. The stories often contain similar features, themes, and…Apr 5, 2022Apr 5, 2022
Dennis LynnIs that a snake in your pants or…nine of them?Admittedly, it was a headline hard to ignore, “Border authorities find 52 reptiles hidden in man’s clothing.” Because you may be wondering…Mar 17, 2022Mar 17, 2022
Dennis LynnOf all the common warts in the world, worry may be the most commonIn times past, some people believed that warts were caused by worry and stress, which presumably accounts for the meaning of the phrase…Mar 15, 2022Mar 15, 2022
Dennis LynnNot all who wonder are lostThere was a time in my life when wondering and questioning were not simply discouraged, they were simply not done. Wondering about topics…Mar 10, 2022Mar 10, 2022
Dennis LynnEverybody stumblesThere aren’t many things more humbling than demolishing your dignity as you fall flat on your face. I remember a particular sidewalk splat…Mar 8, 2022Mar 8, 2022
Dennis LynnWhat is your Middle C?In Michelle Obama’s book, “Becoming”, she writes about learning to play piano at about the age of four years old. Her piano teacher was her…Mar 3, 2022Mar 3, 2022
Dennis LynnTake your candle, go light your worldI remember a time when my beloved and I were in Berkeley, California, near the UC Berkeley campus. Our peaceful stroll was suddenly…Mar 1, 2022Mar 1, 2022
Dennis LynnLife is a PotluckAah, memories of potlucks at church or work or neighborhood block parties waft over me with aromas of questionable casseroles, mystery meat…Feb 24, 2022Feb 24, 2022
Dennis LynnHow closing the piano lid opened up Johnny CashLavanda Mae Fielder lived in Lepanto, Arkansas, about eight miles away from Johnny Cash’s hometown of Dyess. Johnny’s mother wanted her…Feb 23, 2022Feb 23, 2022
Dennis LynnLife lessons from therapy…massage therapyThough we are rarely paying attention, flight attendants have tried to tell us for years, “In the event of an emergency, please put on your…Feb 17, 2022Feb 17, 2022