Author Archives: Lou Ann Thomas

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About Lou Ann Thomas

I'm a retired journalist who feels extremely fortunate to have spent decades writing a regular column and telling other's stories. Having dreamed of being a writer, particularly a columnist, since I was a teenager, I find that retirement has not dampened my desire, often need, to communicate, express myself, tell a story now and then and to write essays. Thanks for taking the time to check out my blog.

Pondering time

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Lou Ann Thomas

Time may be our most precious gift. Continue reading →

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Loss of Innocence

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Lou Ann Thomas

Many of us are remembering where we were 50 years ago today. For all of us who were old enough to have even a vague idea of the events of Nov. 22, 1963 we can no doubt vividly recall where … Continue reading →

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It happened again

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Lou Ann Thomas

          This time it was bombs going off at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.  As I write this, those responsible for this unbelievable act of cowardice and cruelty have not been identified.  I hope … Continue reading →

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Indeed we have come a long way…

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Lou Ann Thomas

Women’s athletics have come a long way since Title IX was passed in 1972. Before that women’s programs were few and far between and those that did exist faced enormous challenges and received little respect. A story from those early days help to put the progress made in perspective. Continue reading →

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Following footprints in the snow

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Lou Ann Thomas

The winter storms of the last couple of weeks are finally becoming little more than a memory now that March has arrived. But, I admit the words “Snow Day” can still make me feel like a kid again. Do you … Continue reading →

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Finding Treasures

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Lou Ann Thomas

My mother use to apologize for leaving me with the task of clearing out her basement. I would quickly suggest that she help me by bearing witness as I pulled each box down from the shelves, opened it and began … Continue reading →

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Will dance for rain

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Lou Ann Thomas

Rain is important for all of life, but for life on the farm it is the most important resource. Continue reading →

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Turning 60

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Lou Ann Thomas

Turning 60 isn’t so bad. There are still dreams to dream and fun to be had. Continue reading →

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The Reluctant Housekeeper

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Lou Ann Thomas

     I called my friend, Babs, the other day, but she couldn’t talk.  She was busy cleaning her house before her house cleaner got there.       Babs isn’t the only person I know who does this.  My mother was an … Continue reading →

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The Stupid — Revisited

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Lou Ann Thomas

       I did it again! That’s right, I once again found myself standing next to something that had begun as a great idea, but then somehow took an unexpected U-turn, leaving me scratching my head and wondering how I could have … Continue reading →

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