Author Archives: ivanbenson

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About ivanbenson

I am a former singer, guitar player, writer, story teller, voice over talent, and a current heart attack survivor in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Anachronistic Morality

Posted on June 9, 2020 by ivanbenson

When I was growing up we attended church regularly. And as we listened to sermons and/or attended “Sunday school” one thing became clear: the Israelites (ancient Jews) “just didn’t get it!” I mean, they might cross the Red Sea, miraculously … Continue reading →

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The Deification of Time

Posted on April 27, 2020 by ivanbenson

Have you ever noticed how time-conscious we are? We sing about the passing of time (Yesterday, The Beatles; A Hazy Shade of Winter, Simon & Garfunkel), the consistency of time (Time After Time, Cyndi Lauper), the changes brought about by … Continue reading →

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My Tribute to Pop on Pearl Harbor Day

Posted on December 7, 2019 by ivanbenson

December 7 has been a reminder all my life of the horrific Sunday morning attack at Pearl Harbor in 1941. But today . . . it will take on new meaning. My father-in-law, Martin Henry Glynn will be laid to … Continue reading →

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Community?

Posted on July 6, 2019 by ivanbenson

There’s a small city called Monroe (pop. just under 14,000) near where I live. If you drive down the main drag you may notice a sign that gives it’s identifying slogan, i.e.                                MONROE: INTEGRITY – COMMUNITY. One would be … Continue reading →

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The Running Joke

Posted on January 27, 2019 by ivanbenson

There’s been a running joke in my family ever since my wife and I married 43 years ago. You see, my father-in-law, Marty Glynn had begun to cook a good bit soon after we married, since his wife, Mary, suffered … Continue reading →

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Officer Krupke: A Social Disease

Posted on October 28, 2018 by ivanbenson

When the juvenile delinquents in the musical West Side Story break into song, pleading with the local beat cop, Officer Krupke, to understand why they’ve turned out the way they have, the blame gets passed around and around until it … Continue reading →

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The Invention of Nature

Posted on May 1, 2018 by ivanbenson

You may have never thought about it before, but . . . why do you see the world as you do? From whence came your notions about the universe and how it works? Aren’t there things that you assume EVERYONE … Continue reading →

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Genuine

Posted on April 5, 2018 by ivanbenson

It’s hard to believe I haven’t blogged for three months, but . . . there you go! Clearly the new part time job I started in December, and other responsibilities have kept my ruminating at a minimum. (No jokes about … Continue reading →

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Cold Happy New Year To You!!!!

Posted on January 2, 2018 by ivanbenson

It’s 12°F. in Georgia this morning, and the Lazy Boy chair that has been my bed for the last few nights since a recent surgery puts me close to the back door, the unused fireplace, and the cold air that … Continue reading →

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The Gift

Posted on December 12, 2017 by ivanbenson

For about 10 years I was privileged to tell the Christmas story at Stone Mountain Park. The train would stop on the back side of the mountain, and Grandpa Lacey (yours truly) would emerge to greet the passengers and tell … Continue reading →

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