Category Archives: Culture

Never Alone

Posted on April 9, 2025 by richrockwood

Regardless of how I feel, I am connected.  I am connected visually to those who see me at any given moment in time.  I am connected by line of sight to everything I can see outside my windows.  I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Connection, Culture, Family, Friends, Identity, Life, Loyalty, Perspective, relationships, Sibling | Leave a comment

It Was Sixty Years Ago this Year

Posted on January 22, 2025 by richrockwood

They will always tell the unvarnished truthYou can’t go back in timeNever go back to the days of your youthBlocked from reliving your prime But truthfully I want to get back to the daysWhen “cool” or “hip” were the wordsWe … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures, Aging, Beatles, Clothing, cool, Culture, Entertainment, Hair, Hippie Movement, Memory, Music, Peace, Seasons, War | Leave a comment

Six Pointed Star

Posted on July 2, 2023 by richrockwood

The six-pointed star is a symbol seen throughout the world since the beginning of history. It has had different names, depending on what religion or belief system it appears in. In the book “Symbols: Signposts of Devotion,” Dr. Ratha Doyle … Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciation, Belief, Bible, Creation, Culture, Faith, Holocaust, Identity, Religion, Religious Heritage, Suffering, Symbols, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Bread Used in Worship

Posted on May 3, 2023 by richrockwood

According to Wikipedia “Bread is a staple food prepared from a dough of flour (usually wheat) and water, usually by baking. Throughout recorded history and around the world, it has been an important part of many cultures’ diet. It is … Continue reading →

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At The Gym

Posted on January 4, 2017 by richrockwood

Men and women have dragged themselves out of bed to this place to exercise.   Obviously they believe in the benefits to their minds and bodies, but for some it goes beyond that.  For some it is the path to … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptability, Aging, Appearance, Culture, Exercise, Feelings, Focus, Health, Manliness, Perseverance, Resolutions, Stress, weight loss | Leave a comment

Three Similar Stories, But Different Coverage for One: Are We Just a Statistic?

Posted on December 27, 2016 by richrockwood

  Over the last few days there have been three news items dealing with unexpected deaths that seem to have been given quite different treatments by the news media in America.  The first was the crash of a Russian airliner … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Belief, Conflict, Country, Culture, Death, Entertainment, Famous People, Grief, Humanity, Life, Loss, Military, Music, Peace, Politics, Russia, Self-Worth, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

I Am Never Alone

Posted on November 28, 2016 by richrockwood

Regardless of how I feel, I am connected.  I am connected visually to those who see me at any given moment in time.  I am connected by line of sight to everything I can see outside my windows.  I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Balance, Belief, Crucifixion, Culture, Depression, Faith, Feelings, Holidays, Perseverance, Perspective, relationships, Self-Worth, Spirituality, Status, Thankfulness, Unity | Leave a comment

Wondering as I Wander

Posted on November 23, 2016 by richrockwood

Whatever Happened to my Paper Route? Whatever happened to my paper route?  It was my first coming of age experience, so an important building block of my life as it is today.   Like all experiences of that nature, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures, Aging, Children, Conflict, Culture, Employment, Love of Money, Memory, Newspaper, Perseverance, Perspective, The Past | 2 Comments

Cultural Differences

Posted on March 16, 2013 by richrockwood

Part of a daily devotional series at Words of Hope (https://woh.org/word/devotionals/2013/03/16) looking at how people in the Bible handled tough situations: Read Matthew 8:5-13 What made this man think that a Jewish rabbi—reported to have miraculous powers—would help him? He … Continue reading →

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