A Heart Break Vacation

Arnold Chavers
I turned 60, and we went on vacation... We made a tour of the Gulf Coast region.  Actually, not a good plan.  We stayed in one place 2 nights, attended a wedding (spending 2 nights), and went to another place (spending 2 nights).  Almost a week of vacation, and really…
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In honor of my Father

Arnold Chavers
I had meant to post this in time for Father's Day in honor of my Father.  He passed away February 5, 2012, but what I said at his funeral is still appropriate today.  Here is my message I gave at his funeral.  Hopefully, it will inspire fathers to be Men....…
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You’re On Your Own

Arnold Chavers
This morning I ran a 5k.  My time was 40 minutes 47 seconds.  It is faster than my last 5k, but not as fast as my first 5k (March 1, 2014 – 39 minutes 57 seconds with a port-a-potty break at the 2 mile point).  To say the least, I…
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Leadership is Not Going It Alone

Arnold Chavers
Let's face it.  The reason you are in a position of leadership is because you have talent and experience.  You have learned from previous battles the lessons that benefit what you are doing presently.  That experience is better than any college degree.  But it does not mean you can go…
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Blessings

Arnold Chavers
[caption id="attachment_201" align="alignleft" width="300"] McGavock Confederate Cemetery[/caption] It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Nashville, TN.  We got to visit our son and daughter-in-law, and over lunch, I simply said, "Let's not go back to the apartment.  It is too nice of a day.  We need to do something outside."…
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