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Over the last few years MAGA (Make America Great Again) has become the call letters of a new political movement, one that has attracted millions of fervent followers. But this movement and its call to return to a nondescript time of American greatness is one that has raised many thorny questions. Like — what era would we be returning to? President John Adams counseled against … Continue reading Greatness In Goodness
Sometimes it’s impossibly hard to believe this truth. A story on how I learned: On St. Patrick’s Day it’s simply not possible for me to consider the day without thinking of my family. St. Patrick’s Day was like Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving all rolled together. I have so many memories. The big three men in my life: Grandpa, Dad and Cousin Dennis huddled together spilling … Continue reading Life Goes On
“Tell my friends that I’ve died. Tell them that I’m out here in the sky, my eyes wide open. My face covered up by this endless blue shroud. That I’ve gone off, empty, to the stars.” ~ Federico Garcia Lorca Several years ago a friend of mine, someone I’d known since childhood, committed suicide. He left no note, no explanation, not a word to … Continue reading How to Get Through the Valley
Today’s post, originally published January 16, 2016, comes from my wife, Marsha. In the quirky 1990 romantic comedy, “Joe Versus the Volcano,” one of Meg Ryan’s characters tells Joe (played by Tom Hanks), “My sister is soul sick.” Actually, everyone in this movie is soul sick, and the plot, of course, is about how through risking life and heart, they find their way back to … Continue reading Soul Sickness and Soul Healing (by Marsha)
“Life has no meaning. Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer.” ~ Joseph Campbell I never knew how to be the answer to life’s big questions until I met a guy named Tom… I met Tom at a meeting when I took the job of coffee maker. … Continue reading Just an Average Joe