Tag Archives: Empathy

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 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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38 ways you can finally stop being a D*ck

Posted on November 20, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

I subscribe to an online magazine called the Elephant Journal which describes itself as “it’s about a mindful life”.  This online journal is one of many, too many, that I get on a daily and weekly basis about Buddhism, liberal Christian … Continue reading →

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I am sorry

Posted on October 23, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“I am sorry” would seem to be three pretty simple words to say. I would suspect over my 56 years of living I have said “I am sorry” a time or 10,000. I have said it as a condolence. I have … Continue reading →

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The fool on the hill

Posted on October 18, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

Day after day, alone on the hill The man with the foolish grin is keeping perfectly still But nobody wants to know him They can see that he’s just a fool And he never gives an answer But the fool … Continue reading →

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What is a human being?

Posted on October 4, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the … Continue reading →

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