by Walter Penning | Jan 9, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
First, I must apologize. I had way more fun writing this article than you could ever have by reading it. I’m sorry. Nevertheless, I recently had an epiphany of sorts. We often think about leaving our personal histories for our families and posterities....
by Walter Penning | Jan 2, 2019 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Deception has a devious way of cheating us even when we think we are safe. The reason that this vice is so misleading is because we don’t even realize at the time that we are being taken (deceived). But we can recover before it’s too late. Please allow...
by Walter Penning | Dec 26, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
“For at some moment in the water he must have realized that he would not live if he continued to hand over the rope and ring to others. He had to know it, no matter how gradual the effect of the cold. In his judgment he had no choice. When the helicopter took off with...
by Walter Penning | Dec 19, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
Art is one of the great joys of this world. During my life, I have had the privilege of associating with some really great artists. Maybe I have had more than my share—or perhaps we all just need to recognize the plethora of incredible souls that have lived in our...
by Walter Penning | Dec 12, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
I am writing this piece on my younger sister’s birthday. Her life and accomplishments are enormous. At least from my perspective, they dwarf my own attainments. And that is fine. Life is not a contest. I want the very best for her. That is what is important to me....
by Walter Penning | Dec 5, 2018 | Walter Penning: Arise and Be Men
One of my most exhilarating experiences is familiar and comfortable. Though not common, it is regular. I know you have experienced this as well. What you call it, however, may vary some. Let me explain with an example. I love the thesaurus. That statement may...