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Females, the stronger sex
When I was a child, I was often told much the opposite.
Jun 28
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Ben Talley
5
Why the best dads never die
(Father's Day 2026)
Jun 21
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Ben Talley
8
4
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
3
Visiting old teachers
A few years back I became determined to find her.
Jun 7
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Ben Talley
8
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
9
2
Changing our bad addictions into good ones
We all know people who are '“addicted” to some type of drug or alcohol.
May 24
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Ben Talley
5
Failing Our Brightest Young Minds
Politicians are apparently very fond of giving wonderful sounding names to their public school education programs.
May 17
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Ben Talley
5
4
Which is More Dangerous, Umpiring Little League Games or Teaching at the Bristol Jail?
People sometimes ask me if my teaching at the Bristol Jail ever got dangerous.
May 10
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Ben Talley
11
How to say "Appalachia"
It remains perhaps the most bonafide way by which I can immediately discern whether one is a true native of these hills or not; how someone prounounces…
May 3
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Ben Talley
15
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April 2026
Pretty is as pretty does
I didn’t fully understand the following words as a child.
Apr 26
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Ben Talley
7
Reading People
While hiking one February day several years back, I happened upon a young lady by the trailside, perched on a rock outcrop, gazing out over the river…
Apr 19
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Ben Talley
10
Righting a Wronged Reputation
(Bristol's greatest golfer)
Apr 12
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Ben Talley
8
2
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