Since surprising me on my 50th birthday, Marie has successfully made me feel like a king every five years – without fail. On my 65th she had everyone at the gathering play a game. Here it is . . . along with my answers: Celebrity Status 1. Lyle emceed an auction which raised over $150,000
In January of 2015, my parents, John and Edna Clapper, were inducted into the Craft and Hobby Hall of Fame. The following is my acceptance of this honor on their behalf at the awards ceremony: A few weeks ago I began reading a message from Mark Lee, Chairman of your Awards Committee. I say began,
Acceptance of award by Lyle Clapper at annual dinner and awards banquet. This is a great honor from you who are creators of real wealth. Contrary to conventional wisdom, wealth is not money. Wealth is goods and services. Money is just a convenient scorekeeping medium for exchanging those valuable goods and services. Wealth can be
The year was 2002 and we found the home of our dreams. The house sat on a half acre, directly across the street from the country club. The rooms were not numerous, but they were large and wonderful. The master suite included a complete kitchen, his and hers bathrooms, and walk-in closets – in hers,
Rose – Seeing through the site development fog thanks to a stellar WordPress tutor . . . measurements taken for new fence . . . savoring an afternoon with our Arkansas grandchildren Thorn – Not enough time in the day to do all the wonderful things I’m discovering Bud – A week of fun with
