THERE IS A FINE LINE BETWEEN COMEDY AND CRUELTY. Some things in life are just funny. The humor just invents itself. You Tube segments and shows like America’s Funniest Videos are full of ‘accidents’ that cause us to laugh…as long as it happened to someone else. Seeing a dad get hit in the highly sensitiveContinue reading “BEAT THE HEAT”
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THE HARD AND HARSH REALITY OF A HAPPY LIFE
Years ago, I was at a mall in Oklahoma City, watching my three-year-old son lean on the railing above the food court. He looked down with wide-eyed wonder at the busy people below. It was safer to be here than to take him to the nearby store where my wife and daughter were shopping. IContinue reading “THE HARD AND HARSH REALITY OF A HAPPY LIFE”
Strawberry Pie and More Joy
John Paton and his newlywed wife were the first Christian missionaries to the cannibal populated New Hebrides Islands. Paton’s exploits were brave and adventurous. His commitment to the task was the stuff of legends. However, it is the statement by his dying wife which burned into my heart and soul leaving a permanent and preciousContinue reading “Strawberry Pie and More Joy”
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Artificial Intelligence-AI. My frustration with automated customer service has been well-documented. My latest misadventure into the depths of machine-generated cyberspace technology was no exception. Yes, I argued with a machine. I am sure you can hate and relate. I do not like to say it, but I have a lot of experience with this. IContinue reading “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE”
A HORROR STORY
WARNING: This story includes some horrific images. Some people love Horror movies and books. I am part of the many who cannot stand them. If you are in this second camp of the squeamish, you might want to skip this Winsday Wisdom. This Horror Story ends with a vital message of hope that we allContinue reading “A HORROR STORY”
The Greatest of All Time
A recent sporting event was won in dramatic fashion. The TV commentators referred to it as the greatest comeback win of all time. Sports writers and fans are quick to announce someone or something as “the greatest ever.” Then people argue over their opinions. Several months back, a friend sent me a request for theContinue reading “The Greatest of All Time”
NO THOUGHTS TODAY
I JUST WAS NOT THINKING TODAY. I recently wrote that I THOUGHT OF YOU TODAY. I meant every word. However, there are times when I am not thinking about you. In truth, I have moments where I do not think about anything. That is a little frightening! There are times that the chains on myContinue reading “NO THOUGHTS TODAY”
I THOUGHT OF YOU TODAY
I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU TODAY. That statement can be one of the most enduring phrases you can share with someone or hear from them. That is so kind, so…thoughtful; unless the follow-up words describe how much they despise you or how angry they become when they think about you. I THOUGHT OF YOU TODAY. Thoughts.Continue reading “I THOUGHT OF YOU TODAY”
CHARACTER and COURAGE
I hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend whether you are chillin’ at the beach, fishing on the lake, watching fireworks, grilling, or cuddling up on the couch watching a movie or reading a book. My Winsday Week recommendation is to watch Chariots of Fire, renowned for its awesome music theme, or explore the largerContinue reading “CHARACTER and COURAGE”
For Your Eyes Only
It was memorable! It was stupid! It was memorably stupid! It was extraordinarily memorably stupid! It was one of the most inspirational illustrations ever performed before a live audience. It was a rare, unusual, remarkable event. As I said…truly extraordinary. If you were there, you had never seen anything like it. I was there doingContinue reading “For Your Eyes Only”
LOVE FIRST...LOVE MOST 