In the same week, Bill Withers passing away and Pope Francis addressing the world on the current pandemic led me to think the same thoughts. Then I realized I could work Doc Holliday into this blog. If you have been reading this blog for a while, you get how my brian works. Bill Withers is […]
There is an analogy between plant growth with sunlight and spiritual growth with grace, in that sunlight provides the power to photosynthesize and grace provides the power to do virtuous deeds. Grace is not only a way to live, but to live fully a life that blooms. It is an omnipresent influence and gift of
I love grinders. I am not talking about sandwiches (sorry my Boston and Philly friends), nor the kitchen gadget for processing coffee or herbs into smaller pieces (although I am very fond of that appliance). I am talking about the grinder who succeeds through hard work, sweat, and determination rather than exceptional talent or skill.
Today, many of us find ourselves afraid and lost. We are in some ways, like the disciples in a boat that were caught off guard by an unexpected and turbulent storm (Mark 4:35-41). Life will deal us storms, seemingly out of nowhere and when we least expect them. They are not always little storms that
“Let’s play well the hand we have been dealt” has become my rallying cry these days. This is my mindset to the ever-evolving situation that exists today. Maya Angelou said it well, “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” Building from
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I have previously posted about how everyone can be a leader. In the area of the civil rights movement, I have used the example that Martin Luther King led a movement, while Rosa Parks led in the moment. Not everyone can be like Martin Luther King, but everyone can be like Rosa Parks. In today’s
“Don’t worry, be happy” by Bobby McFerrin is the only a cappella song (without instruments) to reach #1 in the US. It was Song of The Year in 1989. The simple message and quirky sound made it a surprise hit. The phrase “Don’t Worry Be Happy” came from the Indian guru Meher Baba, McFerrin saw
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The term ‘Trophy Wife’ is often used in a derogatory or disparaging way and refers to a wife who is regarded as a status symbol for the husband. “Trophy wife” originally appeared in a 1950 issue of The Economist newspaper, referring to the historical practice of warriors capturing the most beautiful women during battle to
Leap years exist to get our calendars back in sync with the solar system. So, February 29th is all about correcting drift. By inserting an additional day into the year, the drift can be corrected. We may owe the existence of leap year to the historic fling between Julius Caesar and Cleopatra. The Egyptians were
Wilt Chamberlin was a career 50% free throw shooter which, for an NBA player, is considered poor. However, during the 1961-62 season he shot 61% and in one game that year, where he scored 100 points, he made 85% of his free throws. He accomplished this by shooting “granny style” or underhand. Despite his improvement,
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