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DUCK PONDERINGS

Duck Ponderings: Baby Happiness

Probably with some surprise to my daughter and son-in-law as well as other people, I volunteered to take care of my one and only grandson, Gibson, with Bethany returning to teaching.

Duck Ponderings: Well House book turns into local play

"The Well House" is simply one of the best books I have read. I received permission from the authors to adapt it to a play, and a great cast will present it at WILLow LeaVes of Hope.

Duck Ponderings: Thanks To The 2018 Hauser Volleyball Lady Jets

It was 3 p.m. Friday when I received a call from my good friend and volleyball coach of one of the best programs in Indiana, Jeff Case. He was wondering if I might be able to come in and give an inspirational team speech by 4 p.m. before their regional …

Duck Pondering: Take the time to talk, and to listen

An older gentleman walked into Corner Cafe, slightly bent over and stately looking. I had seen him before, at Hauser athletic events and around town.

Duck Ponderings: Moments to remember In Hauser soccer and volleyball

There are all kinds of activities one can attend in our small community which speaks volumes for this special place we call home. 
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Duck Ponderings: HSJ Online trying first fundraiser

Bud Herron as Hope's George W. Dixon and Julian Smith as Hartsville's Barton W. Mitchell will be the featured acts at WILLow LeaVes of Hope on Friday, Sept.7th.

Duck Ponderings: The Miracle Worker

 I don't think you could find a better dinner or show in the world for $25. 

Duck Ponderings: Remembering an extraordinary ordinary person

An extraordinary “ordinary” woman ended the obituary's description of my Aunt Pauline. I would suspect all of us have been blessed by several people we could place in that category.

Duck Ponderings: The Good People of London

Even with the fast pace of London, I witnessed one kind act after the other.

Duck Ponderings: What a Saturday for Hope

Saturday was a busy and great day for the people of Hope!
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Duck Ponderings: The sights of London

About 4,000 miles away from Hope, our daughter, Haley, was studying a semester in London through Indiana University. Lisa and I thought it would be great to visit her.

Duck Ponderings: Memories of FRHC fill books

I now have 15 memory albums related to 36 years of teaching while completing seven of them after retiring.

Duck Ponderings: "For the challenge," is reason enough

Dad was fixing a rusted-out pig feeder for a neighbor. He was close to putting all the pieces together into a perfect fit, including a cone he had somehow fashioned without any technological advantages. He shared that he had figured it all out in his mind the night before, a …

Duck Ponderings: Finding a way through problems, with the Sword of Honesty

I can't recall all the details to a fifth grade health lesson years ago; however, it ended up being one of my best in 36 years of teaching. It was one of those lessons which can't be pulled from a teacher's edition. There are all kinds of challenges young people …
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