Posts from January 2017

Look Who’s In The Back Seat!

LightGrams January 26, 2017 Volume 21, Number 4 Sam Snow drives a taxi in Washington, D.C.  Last Friday, the day of the Presidential Inauguration, he picked up three riders.  Since Snow was wearing a Pittsburgh Steelers jacket and cap, the conversation turned to professional football. “Who’s the best all-time quarterback?” Snow was asked.  He responded…

Transition Of Power

LightGrams January 19, 2017 Volume 21, Number 3 I assure you I’m not going to delve into political issues in this post.  I do, however, want to note the inevitable uneasiness that always accompanies a transition of power.  Some look forward to the inauguration of a new President; others are convinced that dark days lie…

Escaping Our Bubbles

LightGrams January 12, 2017 Volume 21, Number 2 Our nation has seen a bitter and divisive Presidential election take place.  That battle is now over, and Donald Trump will soon take office.  But does anyone believe things will quickly return to normal?  Is the United States of America really united at this moment? Outgoing President…

An Oil Change … And A Baby

LightGrams January 5, 2017 Volume 21, Number 1 Amanda and Adam Sherman stopped by an auto dealership in suburban Pittsburgh this past Monday to have their oil changed, a job that requires only a few minutes.  By the time they left, they had more than they had come in with; Amanda was holding a newborn…