You Deserve It
We’ve all heard it. We’ve probably all said it of ourselves. Advertisements are full of it, and we’re all too ready to believe it. Is it true? Whatever “it” is, do we really deserve it? When we speak of ourselves … Continue reading →
Yearly Archives: 2011
Depression
I stand at the gates of Hell, holding to a sliver of hope that I may not enter. I look for You, but I cannot find You. Are You hiding? Why? I see Your words in black and white and … Continue reading →
The Despicable Destruction of Herman Cain
Do I know for certain that Mr. Cain is completely innocent? No, I do not. Do I know for certain that he should have been the next president? No, I do not. I’m convinced of only one thing. His enemies … Continue reading →
Chasing Hope
On Friday, Linda and I returned from a six day trip to southern California where she received the CCSVI treatment that I have written of in previous posts. Note that the Wikipedia article linked above is not very favorable to … Continue reading →
Government vs. Truth
How can a government designed by and for flawed human beings of diverse philosophies and beliefs be anything but flawed itself? If truth and justice must be submitted to a committee for approval, how will either survive? These are the … Continue reading →
Can Untested Love Be Trusted?
This is the question that lurked in the back of my mind for years. It remains without a definitive answer, but I think the answer is “no.” It is easy to love the loveable. It is easy to love during … Continue reading →
Hold on to Hope
Well-meaning platitudes pound like hailstones on a shelter already roofless by the storm. We offer them because they are all we have. Life giving water turned to ice, freezing the heart. Cold isolation drenched in tears that wash away even … Continue reading →
Judging by Character: Occupy Wall Street vs. the TEA Party
Almost without exception, you can assess the quality of an idea by the character of its proponents. Assuming you can figure out exactly what OWS stands for, these two groups of protesters provide a striking illustration of this concept. Consider … Continue reading →
Spam in Any Flavor is Still Spam
I’m assuming that if you’re in business it is at least in part to make money. Maybe I’m unusual, but I don’t think so unless it might be the depth of my aversion to the things I’m about to mention. … Continue reading →
Feel Good
I am in the pagesOf a magazine.I am in the movies.I’m in the party scene.Find me on the city street.Find me in the bar.Find me sitting next to youriding in your car. You might even see me dancing on a … Continue reading →