Genealogy Makes History by Dick Hefton Being a bit of Personal Privilege, this column falls on my Birthday Week, February 6! Aquarius types by definition “don’t do anything they don’t want to do.” Writing “Reflections” columns has been a joy these near ten years which I’ve valued greatly along with the focus and fellowship founded […]

I Sing Because I’m Happy by Franci Hart “I sing because I’m happy. I sing because I’m free. For his eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me.” This old gospel hymn resonates with me, especially in January when the weather is often dark and cold. It helps me remember all my […]

Prioritizing Our Priorities by Lauren Branch A “priority” is a funny concept with a broad definition. Sometimes it refers to things that need to get done today. Sometimes it’s things that need to get done this week, or even this year. It can range from a visit to a grocery store to achieving a lifelong […]

Service Above Self – An Exponential Effect by Brad Poarch We all know that “service above self” is the motto of Rotary. For all my years as a Rotarian, I thought I had a very good understanding about what that motto really means, and the depth of it. However, a few weeks ago, I witnessed […]

Start missing people early Jim Priest I miss Mike McAuliffe. I miss other people who have passed, especially those who died from Covid, but I especially miss Mike.  And I’m sorry I didn’t start missing him earlier.  Permit me to explain. Most Rotarians knew Mike before his passing a year ago.  He was a Rotarian […]