Monthly Archives: March 2011

A lesson from Fido

Last night I went to a benefit dinner for a nonprofit service dog organization. The dogs were impressive – responding to the slightest needs of their owners, smiling, and enjoying their work.  As the evening slipped by and different people … Continue reading

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After being to the Holocaust Museum…

The Reflection Here I am. There you are. I have a light heart; you have a yellow star. My eyes are happy; yours stare into space. I smile with ease, but you have a blank face. I hear laughter; you … Continue reading

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Tennis shoes treading ancient paths. Earbuds being removed to catch the whispers of past generations. Fingers skilled with game controllers stroking the banisters gripped by those who signed the Founding Documents. Eyes adapted to fast-moving images and flashes of bright colors viewing … Continue reading

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There’s a hole in our pocket and we are losing our Common Sense

I’ve been closely observing our society and this is what I’ve noticed: *The child’s best interest is being replaced with the child’s “rights.” *The boosting of self-esteem outranks the development of moral character. *Discipline is equated with abuse and indulgence … Continue reading

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The Study of Men

Like most women I know, I am surrounded by the male species. I am blessed with a father, brothers, and nephew, interact with some swell guy friends, and teach a passel o’ adolescent boys. And of course there are others who I … Continue reading

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Hearts

A friend of mine recently made this observation: “You might not be able to change a person’s heart, but you might be what causes his heart to change.”   This thought brought me great encouragement. We can be so aware of … Continue reading

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