Tag Archives: Compassion

Stuck at a light

Posted on October 28, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

There is a traffic light between my house and my office that if you don’t catch it just right the wait for it to turn green is anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. I have complained about it several times … Continue reading →

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The End

Posted on January 20, 2021 by ends and beginnings blog

This is the end, beautiful friend. This is the end, my only friend. The end of our elaborate plans. The end of ev’rything that stands, the end. No safety or surprise, the end. I’ll never look into your eyes again. … Continue reading →

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Care, compassion and empathy

Posted on March 18, 2020 by ends and beginnings blog

As many of you know I work in the non-profit world of affordable housing. The organization that I am affiliated with owns approximately 500 front doors, units that we lease to the elderly, people with mental health issues, HIV/AIDS, and … Continue reading →

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I know words, I have the best words.

Posted on August 16, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

“The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is dead. She was a great woman, with a wonderful gift from God, her voice. She will be missed!” – Trump tweet 8-16-18 I read this oh so sympathetic and eloquent tweet and thought … Continue reading →

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Let’s change the conversation

Posted on July 3, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

“Many Democrats are deeply concerned about the fact that their “leadership” wants to denounce and abandon the great men and women of ICE, thereby declaring war on Law & Order. These people will be voting for Republicans in November and, … Continue reading →

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Jesus loves the little children

Posted on June 19, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will … Continue reading →

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I got more than I gave

Posted on April 2, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” –  Henry David Thoreau I have been struggling lately. I have found myself at a crossroads, at the intersection of self-worth and self-doubt. I am trying to … Continue reading →

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I hear you

Posted on February 22, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

“I never said “give teachers guns” like was stated on Fake News @CNN & @NBC. What I said was to look at the possibility of giving “concealed guns to gun adept teachers with military or special training experience – only … Continue reading →

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Drops in a bucket

Posted on January 19, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

Wendell Berry tells a story about an old bucket hanging on a fence post along his daily walking route near his home. He can’t remember how long the bucket has been hanging there, but it’s not the sight of the … Continue reading →

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Taking a break, again

Posted on December 14, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

I have some decisions to make in the coming weeks and months, decisions about my work future, decisions about the direction of my life. I have enjoyed writing post on WordPress and sharing my thoughts, hopes and wishes on this … Continue reading →

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