Tag Archives: Failure

It’s almost over

Posted on December 16, 2020 by ends and beginnings blog

“People have asked if I am disappointed about the election. When I think about my answer, I have to say honestly, that I am grateful—grateful to God that for the last four years He gave us a president who protected … Continue reading →

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The Failed Experiment

Posted on October 7, 2020 by ends and beginnings blog

If you remember, and what white, conservative, God fearing, red-blooded American would ever forget, Ronald Reagan was a movie star before he was the President. But the “Great Communicator” as he was called, had a little experience before he took … Continue reading →

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SMOOTHLY!

Posted on November 15, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

“The White House is running very smoothly and the results for our Nation are obviously very good. We are the envy of the world. But anytime I even think about making changes, the FAKE NEWS MEDIA goes crazy, always seeking … Continue reading →

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Feeding our fears

Posted on February 12, 2018 by ends and beginnings blog

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” – Nelson Mandela Each Sunday morning the Pastor … Continue reading →

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The face of mediocrity

Posted on November 8, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

This is the face of Sam Clovis, the man who Trump nominated to be the Department of Agriculture’s chief scientist. Now if you are like me you have to ask yourself what are this man’s qualifications to be the chief scientist … Continue reading →

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When failure is disguised as success

Posted on October 5, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“I think Secretary Tillerson, Secretary Mattis and Chief of Staff Kelly are those people that help separate our country from chaos.” – Republican Sen. Bob Corker I had lunch with a very old friend of mine yesterday. Though we live just … Continue reading →

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The summer intern at Fox & Friends

Posted on July 31, 2017 by ends and beginnings blog

“Like when you guys put somebody in the car and you’re protecting their head, you know, the way you put their hand over, like, don’t hit their head and they’ve just killed somebody, don’t hit their head, I said, ‘You … Continue reading →

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The time for failure

Posted on September 22, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker”- Doyle Brunson There are thousands, upon thousands of motivational quotes about failure. But the one I noted above from Poker legend Doyle Brunson is my favorite. In his understated, folksy way he boils it … Continue reading →

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A place and purpose

Posted on July 20, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“You need to experience as much as you can in life to figure out what your life is meant to be.”–Smartygirl41 I read this line on Ms. Smartygirl41’s blog and told her I was going to steal it for a … Continue reading →

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The failures of success

Posted on May 23, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. When life is bitter, say thank you and grow.” – Shauna Niequist How easy it is to be grateful for success and bitter about failure. Rarely, when we succeed, do we examine the path … Continue reading →

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