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March Fourth
Several years ago my sister, Gloria, sent me the following poem. I was born on March Fourth so this poem was significant to me not only...


The Road Taken: Further Reflections on My Walk in Spain
As many readers may already know, I was privileged to walk the Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage route in Spain, during the...


Grit: The Life and Legacy of Bobby Jean Bernhardt
Born October 1929 Preface: The profile below was written in 2012 while my father was alive. I have included an addendum at the end of...


The Life and Legacy of Irene Bernhardt
January 6, 1936 - August 28, 2006 I. A Flourish of Color and a Sweet Song She was born like a flourish of color against the dismal grey...

Signs along the Way: The Camino de Santiago, Investing, and Life
During the summer of 2018, I had the privilege of achieving a long-anticipated goal: walking the Camino de Santiago—the Way of Saint...

From Gifford to Hickman
Pvt. Jonathan Lee Gifford was the first U.S. soldier killed in Iraq. He was killed just two days into the war on March 23, 2003. Spc....
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