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The Chemistry of Joy (the remarkable life of Frank "Doc" Maples)
It was my first day ever at Bristol Tennessee High School.
Aug 16
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Ben Talley
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Visiting Bristol's homes rich and poor
I had just entered the home of a student whom I was teaching at the time.
Aug 9
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Ben Talley
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The Secret to World Peace
Our ancestors lived and thrived in significantly segregated tribes for countless millennia.
Aug 2
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Ben Talley
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July 2026
A spiritual journey
In this particular edition I am sharing one person’s individual spiritual journey.
Jul 26
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Ben Talley
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The Great Lee Family of Bristol VA
Yesterday my son and I participated in the annual Ballard Lee Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Tournament.
Jul 19
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Ben Talley
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Speaking to the homeless
There, but for a random roll of the dice in this life, go you.
Jul 12
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Ben Talley
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Waving the flag with my Muslim friends - Celebrating America's 250th!
When you hear the word, “Muslim”, my friends, what images do your emotions evoke?
Jul 4
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Ben Talley
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June 2026
Females, the stronger sex
When I was a child, I was often told much the opposite.
Jun 28
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Ben Talley
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Why the best dads never die
(Father's Day 2026)
Jun 21
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Ben Talley
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Curing Nature Deficit Disorder in Children
“Nature deficit disorder” describes the mental, behavioral, emotional, and physical health problems that result from today’s children not getting enough…
Jun 14
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Ben Talley
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Visiting old teachers
A few years back I became determined to find her.
Jun 7
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Ben Talley
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2
May 2026
Celebrating at weddings and funerals
I have a friend who jokingly refers to any wedding as a funeral.
May 31
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Ben Talley
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