Tag Archives: wisdom

Because I’m Right!

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

I dislike you for the same reason I dislike Former Me and Future Me–because they disagree with Current Me! “Civility costs nothing, and buys everything.” ~Mary Wortley Montagu “If we lose love and respect for each other, this is how … Continue reading →

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Wise Bear

Posted on May 6, 2017 by

Have a wonderful weekend, and then have a wonderful week, and then, you know, just keep on going.

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Grace Places

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

Featured Bloggers “A woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” ~Proverbs 31:30-31 If you’re looking to grow in … Continue reading →

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Almost Got Him…

Posted on March 4, 2017 by

Just a hare more. Is there anything more uselessly useful than when children “help”?  They do help us, though. We help them to become adults, and they help us to become children again. Which is what it means to be … Continue reading →

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The Blind Men and the Elephant

Posted on November 14, 2016 by

Pondering the current socio-political strife in my country, I’m drawn to the ancient, yet curiously modern tale of the blind men and the elephant. Here’s my take on it: Five men were led to an elephant A beast they could … Continue reading →

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The Right Person

Posted on October 30, 2016 by

We spend so much of our lives waiting for “the right person.” The right person to marry. The right person to hire us for that career-making job. The right person to make it happen, whatever “it” is. Many years ago, … Continue reading →

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Our True Colors?

Posted on October 28, 2016 by

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
I love to see the leaves change color in autumn, don’t you? Except that it’s a myth. Leaves don’t change color. My wife and I often walk in the woods. We’re blessed to live near Mount Airy Forest in Cincinnati, the oldest “urban forest” in the U.S.,…

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