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Thoughts on what to tell children about the US Presidential Election
When the dust settled on the all-nighter that was the US Presidential election, some were wondering “what should we tell our children about this outcome?” I have a few ideas, and what I would tell my children, were they not … Continue reading
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Tagged election, gandhi, presidential election, tolerance
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August 30 – Doing small things with great love, one shoe box at a time
August 30. “We can do no great things – only small things with great love.” (Mother Teresa) There are very few people alive during my lifetime who were more spiritual, and more inspiring than Mother Teresa of Calcutta. I have … Continue reading
April 12 – Winners never quit
“Ninety percent of all those who fail are not actually defeated. They simply quit.” (Paul J. Meyer) “Quitters never win, and winners never quit.” I don’t know where she got the quote from, but this is one that my mother … Continue reading
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Tagged bobby-c, reflection 365
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March 28 – Learning about cards and life from my Godfather
“Success comes from taking the hand you were dealt and using it to the very best of your ability.” (Ty Boyd) I really enjoy playing cards. Since I was a child I have had a few staple games that I … Continue reading
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February 24 – Good works and happiness
“Seek to do good and you will find that happiness will run after you.” (James Freeman Clarke) For this quote I could write about good things I have done, and how they relate to happiness. But, that kind of self-aggrandizing … Continue reading
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February 12 – My great marriage
February 12. “A good marriage is when you’re married not to someone you can live with, but to someone you really cannot live without.” (Dr. Howard Hendricks) I will be married for 31 years later this spring. I have learned … Continue reading
A Tribute to my Mom.
One year ago today, on May 20th, 2012, my mother passed away. Some of my readers know me personally, and a few of them knew my mother as well. This morning I am sharing with you all portions of the … Continue reading
A tribute to Polka Pete
Most of you reading this will have no idea who “Polka Pete” is. In this post I hope to give you a snapshot a great man, who was enormously influential in my life. Seventy-two or so years ago, when street … Continue reading
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Tagged bobby-c, god parents, polka pete
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Life changing moments.
People often talk about moments that are life changing. Sometimes they talk of seminal events in History, like the assassination of JFK, The Challenger accident, and 9/11. For others it is a moment that is personal to them, but which … Continue reading
Off-beat keys to a good marriage…
Today is April 30th, 2013. This is my 30th post. And on this day 30 years ago, my wife and I got married! From time to time people will ask us what the key has been to our marriage’s longevity. … Continue reading
Just some thoughts I have... 