by Susan Ternyey, July 2026 We’re all grateful for a summer break from the flurried pace of the school year. But must our minds in the meantime go to mush? Following are some easy options to encourage thinking, maybe even family discussions, for just a few minutes a day. Or, as an alternative to constantContinue reading “From Sea to Shining Sea: July/Aug 1-31”
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Onedin Line Timeless Themes
by Susan Ternyey, Oct 2025 Self-Determination—Part 2 Society/culture Just as not all the limits the Law puts on people’s freedoms are bad, so sometimes one’s society and culture may exert limits that are beneficial to an individual, a family, and a society or culture. Such limits are sometimes positive, sometimes negative.S1 E4-6 When Elizabeth realizesContinue reading “Onedin Line Timeless Themes”
May We Remember
by ST, May 2025 I remember when I was young my mom told us May Day was a time to bring flowers to loved ones and the low and lonely. She encouraged us to continue that tradition. I’m sorry that nowdays that seems to be largely forgotten. I still celebrate flowers on May Day: myContinue reading “May We Remember”
“The Onedin Line” Timeless Themes
Part 1 by Susan Ternyey, Dec 2024 James Onedin wants to be his own master, his life under his own command; he wants to own his own destiny. He is a ship’s captain, and his employer, Callon, has dangled the promise of having his own command for nearly 6 years (S1 E2). Although James hasContinue reading ““The Onedin Line” Timeless Themes”
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