Ron Ciancutti

Ron Ciancutti worked in the parks and rec industry since he was 16 years old, covering everything from maintenance, operations, engineering, surveying, management, design, recreation, and finance.

46 Articles

When Forty Winks Are Not Enough

Sleep-related problems affect 50- to 70-million Americans of all ages and socioeconomic classes, according to a 2022 study completed by sleephealth.org.

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Columns 5 min read

The Basics Of Belt-Tightening

A friend of mine does small- to medium-sized construction jobs—he installs driveway fences/gates, room dividers, drywalls and tapes a kitchen ceiling, etc.

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From Student To Teacher

A sad part of being 60+ is seeing mentors pass on, and even some peers. I am acutely sensitive to old movies and programs, and often hear characters say things like, “Dad, you’re in your 60s now.

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Avoid Being A One-Trick Pony

Ever been accused of being a one-trick pony? In the animal kingdom, it’s probably a compliment: the dog that jumps through a hoop, the elephant that sits up.

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The Lens Of A Lifetime

Now and then I mention some little illustrations to my 16 grandchildren. The habit developed while raising my five kids, coming from my romantic “poet’s” heart (for which I am often accused).

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One Wonderful Life

I was pounding tomato stakes along the side of the house where the sun shines most of the day.

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Goodbye, Forever Friend

In my quiet, little hometown—like many other communities—students made the jump from sixth grade to seventh grade by entering junior high school.

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I’m Sorry

A friend of mine used to spend a lot of time with his father, and I always admired their relationship.

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The Village That Raised Me

When Hillary Clinton titled her book, It Takes a Village, published in 2006, I remember pausing to let the title sink in, and then smiled and nodded, as it made so very much sense.

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Don’t Stop

Walking home from the third grade one day, I got into a scuffle with another kid. It happened right in front of my family’s home, so Mom saw everything from the front window.

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A Step Ahead 5 min read