Tag Archives: Compassion

I know words, I have the best words.

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

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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