The last couple of days have brought some amazing late afternoon storms. For most of the day it’s been clear and sunny, but around 5:00pm the clouds start showing up. Then there’s a wall of darkness that rolls in with 30-40mph winds and a lot of lightning and thunder. I was sitting on my back porch when the rain started …
The Gripping Power Of “Taps”
On this Memorial Day, I am mindful of the sacrifice and service of the men and women who have helped secure the freedoms I enjoy in this country. As many prepare for time off of work, bbq’s, time with family, and relaxation, it’s important to not lose sight of the reason this “holiday” exists. One of the traditions that takes …
6 Not-So-Secret Ways To Get A Grip On Gratitude
I try not to let things bug me for very long. But sometimes, I’ll let a frustration or difficulty hang around a little too long and just sit there inside me. About the only way I know to get past the anxiety and stress caused by clinging to those things is to take the time to give thanks… not just …
Where Is The Trust?
I pass by one of these just about everyday. I rarely use it. But when I do, it demands that I act with integrity and honesty every time. I think it’s the last bastion (def: anything seen as preserving or protecting some quality, condition) of trust in our society. It’s the newsstand. These unmanned (gender inclusive term) kiosks of information …
How To Read An Unfinished Book (repost)
Note: This is a repost from an article I wrote a couple of years ago on the site Joyful, Jubilant Learning. My dear friend Rosa Say reminded me of it and I wanted to share it with my readers here. All of the books I have ever purchased are unfinished. Now they may have been completed. All the chapters included. …
Am I Stuck Or Am I A Student?
I just read a tweet on Twitter (that just sounds funny) from a guy that was disappointed with the online music service, Pandora. Now if you haven’t tried out Pandora, I invite you to a great way to listen to music. The gentleman was frustrated because he kept typing in the names of the band that he wanted to listen …
Best Weight Loss Plan
I will often tell people that when I stopped growing up, I started growing out. If they giggle, I’ll usually follow up with – I’ve noticed that a lot of people are afraid of heights…I’m afraid of widths. (thank Steven Wright!) If they’ve stuck around and found my robust, self-deprecating humor somewhat entertaining I’ll conclude with an I’m twice the …
Divisive Speech
I was sitting in a session this morning, listening to the President of Trevecca Nazarene University, Dan Boone, share from his heart about something that he’s been thinking about lately…divisive speech. He has a growing concern for the way we’re talking to each other. I appreciated his emphasis on investing in healthy relationships. He cautioned us on two dangers that …