Happy Decoration Day!

Placerville, California 

Memorial Day is a time to celebrate freedom and the many dedicated people who made it possible. As we celebrate this Memorial Day, we should be mindful of what freedom is.  Freedom is about personal choices, our own and those of others. We would do well to give that some serious thought.  Freedom is not a privilege to be taken lightly. Freedom is a right and a responsibility, a perishable torch to be diligently tended and faithfully past along. Freedom burns within our hearts, ignited by the founding fathers. It falls to us to keep that flame alive. 

Shannon Thomas Casebeer

A MORE PERFECT UNION

America’s ideals of liberty and justice for all have been a work in progress for a long time. Progress has been tediously slow, but steady. Mistakes have been made. Setbacks have been painful and frequent. Progress has come only through determination, dedication, and constant struggle, but it has come. Democratic government requires pursuing the greater good, and addressing the needs of a greatly diversified electorate, comprised of frequently opposing and passionately held beliefs. It’s a volatile and uneasy accord, which is achieved only through compromise and concession. Progress requires change, and change is hard. Once again, we find ourselves called upon to test our ability to accept change and consent to the will of the people. With or without our consent, change will come. The decisions we make in 2020 will shape our children’s future for decades to come. The work in progress will continue, and government of, by, and for the people will shape, sharpen, and temper its time-honored pursuit of liberty and justice for all. Progress will be slow, but achievable. Embrace the future, be civil, and participate in the essential process of democracy. A perfect union is a mighty lofty goal, but a more perfect union is attainable when we work together. SC

If you’re unable to grasp the first and most basic lesson of the bible, you’re taking all the rest out of context. SC

The very first lesson for a fledgling Sunday school student is the fact that God created this planet and all its creatures, and then He created mankind as its caretakers. If you’re unable to grasp the first and most basic lesson of the bible, you’re taking all the rest out of context. SC

You may want to avert your eyes.

Tom Selleck achieved tremendous success modeling underwear. I myself have all but given up.  My best hope may be my little book.

Glad Days Long Ago is a collection of short stories and reminiscences. It’s an assortment of unrelated windows into my life and time; a compilation of just over 40 pieces I’ve written over a thirty year period. As a result, the compositions are written in a variety of styles. Beyond the fact that they are nostalgic windows into the past, my past and the distant past, they are unrelated. The books only flow is the fact that it reflects my life and my interests, from my childhood to the present. The book has no plot, and no villain, other than time itself, and times exasperating inclination to run out.  

My story, although autobiographical to some extent, is a fictional parable about youth, innocence, faith, heritage, nostalgia, patriotism, and growing old. It contains humor, bitter sweet reminiscences, and glimpses of a distant day when life seemed simple, summer was perennial, and childlike faith assured tomorrows joys. 

“GLAD DAYS LONG AGO” is available in paperback or as an eBook, On Amazon.com

I appreciate your interest.

Shannon Thomas Casebeer

New Year’s Resolution 2019

Ready or not, the future starts now. I’m resolved to embrace it. New generations of dreamers are prepared to achieve their dreams.  It will be a new age of enlightenment. We’ll face inconceivable obstacles and reach previously unattainable goals. You’ll have choices to make, and failing to choose is a consequential choice. Choose wisely.  SC

Okay, listen up! I began posting back in 2010. Over the last eight years my facebook posts have been liked over one hundred thousand times, and my blog has received over fifty thousand page views from all over the world. Quite a number of people have suggested I publish a book. “GLAD DAYS LONG AGO” contains around fifty of my most popular posts from over the last eight years. I’d be gratified if you’d read it. I believe you would too. Shannon

On Amazon
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Mindfulness and meditation are basically about occupying your mind with a good diversion. Look for something pleasant that you can relate to. Here's a suggestion.

https://www.amazon.com/Glad-Days-Shannon-Thomas-Casebeer/dp/0692109765/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539550829&sr=8-1&keywords=%22glad+days+long+ago%22