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Category: Respect

  • When hate becomes a catalyst — disengage

    Hate is an ugly word, an ugly emotion and an ugly ideology.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            It is the antithesis of natural law, the Ten Commandments and every teaching of Jesus Christ. It is responsible for murder and mayhem and the unspeakable torture and decimation of whole races. It is something I have rarely, if ever, written…

  • A small thank-you can make a big difference!

    During my visit to North Carolina for my granddaughter’s third birthday I had the chance to sit in the upstairs gallery of the gymnastic studio and watch this petite whirlwind and her classmates run, climb, tumble and spin their way to pure enjoyment. At several points during the class, when the instructor had assisted my…

  • Irresponsible saucing creates worlds of pain

    On a recent fast food run, my son brought home a bag of tacos and more than a few packages of spicy condiments.  As I tore open a package I noticed the words: Sauce responsibly. I have to admit, I chuckled, having on more than one occasion been irresponsible with the jalapeno pepper sauce. Wow.…

  • Finding a good man requires a different perspective

    “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” – so wrote the renowned Southern author Flannery O’Connor some 60 years ago in what is today considered among the best American short stories ever written.  When I was young, I found it macabre – a story of evil men gunning down an entire family because that’s what…

  • ‘A perfect dose of grace’ for all seasons

     This small but powerful book of stories is the perfect read for you when you want to reward yourself with some well-deserved quiet time! Rabbi Irwin Kula, author of “Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life” wrote, “If you want to find God, know love, and truly understand these are the same, read this beautiful book. But be prepared…

  • Slacking is an art still being perfected

    I have come to believe that anyone who has paid the exorbitant price of higher education should be  rewarded with something similar to frequent flier miles so that when age, wisdom and relevance kick in former students could re-take, at no charge, those courses which they had blown off in youthful ignorance the first time around. If that…

  • Focus means learning to keep your eyes on the conductor

     One of the promises I made to myself several years ago was to embrace any new opportunities    that  might come along—to move beyond my comfort zone so I could relish new learning experiences and forge new friendships with the many unique and wonderful people I've yet to meet. For some of us, this is not…

  • Contributing to the sacred trust that is family

    “Make yourself useful.”    That was my father’s favorite phrase for reminding me that being part of a family carried responsibilities. Child or not, I could, and should, certainly contribute by setting and cleaning off the table, dusting the furniture, putting away groceries, and keeping my room at least clean enough that the health department wouldn’t…

  • Ma’am, there’s no one here who can help you

    So last week I was on the phone with the electric company. They had left a message that my service  would be shut off the next day unless I paid my bill in full.  I explained to the young woman that, being self-employed, my checks don’t always come in on a regular basis. Could she…