My time in Emmitsburg is winding down. Tomorrow I am back home to reality and the business of day-to-day life; but, as always, the visit to Emmitsburg provided a nice respite. Over my past two visits here I have had the opportunity to spend some one-on-one time with a number of folks that I don't [...]
Tag: Humanity
Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light.
My fabulous friend Barbara Johnson sent me an email forward the other day that said at the end of the email, "Blessed are the cracked, for they let in the light." I recognize that it is meant to be a humorous statement, not a profound edict from on high, but it sticks with me because [...]
Holier than thou?
I believe that faith resides in the hearts and souls of human beings. It is that which ideally guides our deeds...that which guides the talk we talk and the walk we walk. Regular readers of this blog know that I am spiritual but not always a fan of organized religion. My primary struggle with organized [...]
I begin today by refraining from singing…
Today is October 24th. This is my mother’s birthday. My mom passed away on April 10, 2002. My mom never had the opportunity to go to college or to have an exciting and fulfilling career (that is aside from being a mom- which is notably more consuming than a full-time job and ultimately more satisfying [...]
THE NEW FORTY 