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February 8, 2021

I’m not a dog person. Don’t judge me.

Someone gave me a puppy when I was about 6 years old. He was a beagle mix, solid black except for the white tip of his tail. Naturally,…

red leaf trees near the road
November 6, 2020

Enjoying Kentucky’s four seasons

I went out for my usual early morning walk recently and took in a gorgeous autumn spectacle. A crystal blue sky ruled over a landscape bursting with…

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September 4, 2020

Life’s transitions reveal our inner selves

My 59th birthday is now just a month away. As I prepare for my last year of what most folks call middle-age, I’ve been doing a lot…

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April 17, 2020

If I only had the time…

If someone had told me a few months ago I would be given the opportunity to work from home for a month or two — perhaps more…

January 30, 2020

Meditation is making a difference

This article appeared in the Winchester Sun on Thursday, January 30, 2020. People who only know me casually may think of me as an easy-going…

January 16, 2020

What is civic pride?

Since moving to Winchester over four years ago, I’ve noticed longtime residents tend to fall into two distinct camps. On the one hand, many…

January 2, 2020

Welcome to the 20s

Happy New Year! By the time you read this, we will be into a new year and a new decade — the 2020s. An aside — I realize there…

December 19, 2019

Peace and goodwill toward all

Published on Winchester Sun, by Pete Koutoulas, December 19th 2019 I can scarcely believe it, but this is my last column before Christmas. Where does the time go?…

November 21, 2019

Finding meaning in the holidays

Published on Winchester Sun, November 21, 2019 I have a confession to make. I love everything related to the Christmas season: The music. The decorations. Time off from…

November 7, 2019

What can we do about overstimulation?

Published on Winchester Sun, November 7, 2019 It seems everywhere we go these days, there is something to excite our visual and auditory senses. When we’re…

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