There comes a time when it just seems easier to give up than to keep on trying. Some of us have more stamina and keep
Remembering Past Suffering & Thinking of Present Joy
The headline for today’s blog is a direct quote from Wuhan resident, Veranda Chen. Mr. Chen’s mother succumbed to the virus. She was but one
The 2020 Locked Room Mystery
I have been a fan of mysteries since I was a kid. One of my most vivid and satisfying early childhood memories is reading “The
Personal Values
I recently completed an online values assessment. I have been interested in human values since I was in my 20’s. The idealism I had at
First They Came
I am challenged this week to come up with a cohesive essay. There are so many different things happening in my life and in the
Make a Good Provision of Optimism for Gloomier Days
I have a regular routine I follow each morning. After my shower and cuppa, I open my computer and click on two horoscopes that I
When Will This End?
I am hearing this question over and over these days. It got me thinking about how I manage my need for instant gratification and how
Who Tells Your Story?
Yesterday was the 244th birthday of the United States. We are in the midst of social upheaval, a pandemic we haven’t got a clue how