Gary Conkling Life Notes

Mostly whimsical reflections on life

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The Eloquent Listener

We have a lot of fast talkers, sweet talkers and trash talkers. We have few eloquent listeners. “Eloquent” isn’t a word often used to modify “listener.” However, it is what … Continue reading

June 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Dingell Decides to Scooter Off Capitol Hill

Congressman John Dingell, Jr., who announced his retirement this week, probably never could have lasted 60 years representing Oregon in Congress. The son of a congressman – in itself a … Continue reading

February 25, 2014 · Leave a comment