Around two weeks ago, I watched a news story about a 17-year-old autistic child who was gunned down by four police officers in his front yard. The 911 caller reported that he thought was drunk, acting erratically, and holding a … Read More
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The Pain Of Change
Change happens when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of changing. I had no choice when faced with change, so this rings true. It’s similar regarding working out, especially in the beginning stages or trying … Read More
I Would Have, Could Have & Should Have
How often would you have, could have, and should have entered your thoughts? Me, probably too many times to count, and I’d imagine you may be in the same boat. Looking back, you will recall times when you made some … Read More
The Fine Line Between Sickness And Health
If you’re married, do you remember the wedding vows, for better and worse, in sickness and health? There will be good and bad times, and husband and wife must stick together through both. Better or worse, sickness and health are … Read More
Where The Light Shines Brightest
I was listening to a sermon when the preacher said something that left me and the congregation wide-eyed and bushy-tailed. “Where the light shines brightest, the shadows are the deepest.” Wow, profound, right? In all likelihood, those of you reading … Read More
Pushing Boundaries
Boundaries, you all have them, and they have been on my mind lately because when I’m not thinking of sex, food, or exercise, some real thinking goes on. Life stuff and today’s life subject are boundaries, when to set them, … Read More
Scars That Don’t Heal
I feel everyone carries mental and physical scars, and some show and some don’t. If you’re lucky or unlucky, depending on your perspective, these scars may reappear. Remember when you were a child (not that long ago, right), and you … Read More
What Is Your Excuse?
My work ethic is questionable, and I’ll devise any excuse, real or imaginable, to get out of what I must be doing. Procrastination is the name of this game, and if it were an Olympic sport, I’d be on the … Read More
The Vital Importance of Suicide Prevention
You’ll probably never meet a person who hasn’t been touched by suicide in some way, shape, or form, and unfortunately, I’ve had my share of close brushes with it. My brother has tried to take his own life three times. … Read More
The Call Of Convenience
Convenience is proceeding with something with little effort or difficulty, while inconvenience is the opposite. You could argue that we have never lived with as much convenience as we do now. Geez, I’m old enough to recall having to use … Read More