If you aren’t familiar with what those five names have in common, you are not alone, but you may better understand if I use the phrase “D-Day”. June 6th. 80 years ago on the northern coast of France in Normandy. That infamous day saw troops from the fourteen-country powerful alliance known as the “Allies” stormContinue reading “Omaha, Utah, Gold, Juno, Sword”
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FEAR
Have you ever noticed that children are fearless? They reach out to touch things that could burn them. They stick their hand in the mouth of a dog without fear that they will get bit. They try to climb on things without worry that they will fall and they trust everyone, even strangers, without question.Continue reading “FEAR”
History Lessons
As with most every religion, there are certain days in the religion’s history that hold special significance. For Christians around the world, today is just such a day for on this day so many centuries ago, a son, having just days before made the ultimate sacrifice in his father’s name, was risen from the dead.Continue reading “History Lessons”
The Plug Has Been Pulled
It’s official! I finally pulled the plug on my 35+ year career with the City of Saint Peter and I am now officially retired. This past week has been a roller coaster of emotions wound around administering my final election and while both of those issues were fraught with stress and second guessing myself, theContinue reading “The Plug Has Been Pulled”
Retirement
Do you remember way back to when you had your first job? Slinging burgers, lifeguarding at the local pool, mowing lawns for neighbors, or even babysitting were popular among the kids when I grew up. For me it was as a cook (and eventually Assistant Manager) at the local A & W restaurant just a few shortContinue reading “Retirement”
THREE YOUNG MEN
Today a Minnesota community in blue and red mourns the loss of three young men. While you and I woke up this morning with a smile on our face or excitement about something we would do today, the families of three young men woke up with tears staining their pillows. While you and I wokeContinue reading “THREE YOUNG MEN”
Thank You
As many of us are want to do at this time of year, I find myself reflecting on the good and the bad and maybe even singing “Auld Lang Syne”. 2023 has been a very good year in the Luker household – both personally and professionally. I’ve sold a bunch of books, participated in severalContinue reading “Thank You”
Autumn
This is my very favorite time of year in Minnesota. Each day is filled with the changing of the leaves; crisp evenings combined with still warm days; mosquitos going to wherever they go in the cooler weather; football and hockey games; and the squirrels in my yard becoming more active than ever as they useContinue reading “Autumn”
MISSED BLESSINGS
Recently a family member in her late 80’s had the rare opportunity to meet with her best friend who is a couple years older. One is almost blind, the other struggles to walk or stand without assistance and they live in different parts of the state. It’s age, infirmity and distance that has kept themContinue reading “MISSED BLESSINGS”
WHAT IS EXCELLENCE FOR WRITERS?
Watching a movie over the weekend I was struck by a question asked. “What is excellence?” This character had been encouraged their entire life to be nothing short of excellent and as they struggled throughout their life to achieve that goal, it finally dawned on them that they didn’t now exactly what it meant forContinue reading “WHAT IS EXCELLENCE FOR WRITERS?”
Author Barbara A. Luker 