When did we stop being kind? Social media has removed kindness from us. Too many folks feel that, since they are not face-to-face with someone, they can say anything they want. And occasionally that brazenness
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Love Springs
I heard that Punxsutawney Phil is predicting an early spring this year. Legend has it that this Pennsylvanian groundhog can predict the approach of spring when he sticks his head out of his den on
Read moreThe Warmth of a Walk
When the cool evening breezes were blowing, the man and his wife heard the Lord God walking about in the garden. So they hid from the Lord God among the trees. Genesis 3:8 NLT Finally, I had reached the age
Read moreHow to Explain “The Olden Days” to Kids
Dear Granddaughter: Since you asked about “the olden days,” I thought you’d enjoy a written account of the primitive conditions in which Grandpa and I grew up. Facebook hadn’t been invented back then, so meeting
Read moreThe Son Becomes a Father
My son cradles his boy,
his soul and his heart.
Adventurers and warriors,
So prepared for the part.
Don’t Fool Yourself into Believing You’ll Always Have Tomorrow
The night before my bilateral mastectomy, I received this email from my great-uncle Marlowe. Hildy has been feeling punk the last few days and went to bed early tonight. I was washing dishes when she
Read moreCelebrate Successes, not Excuses
Success. Excuses. Those words share several letters but are vastly different in how they can affect our lives. We hear excuses every day: “It’s not my fault.” “He made me do it.” “Stupid car.” “The
Read more3 Secrets to Getting More Hours in Your Day
Overcoming Time Thieves If you often find yourself saying, “I’m too busy”, I like you! You remind me of me, before I learned how to overcome those nasty time thieves. Here are 3 secrets to
Read moreNow You See Me
personal safety is the compassionate component
Read moreHe Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
He loves me. He love me not. He loves me. He love me not. He loves me! Many daisies have given their lives in the name of love, so we could
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