IF
If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and…
Two Dog Bones
Two dog bones for two Boston Terriers. Gave one to Roscoe, the other to puppy Jack. Stepped out to my office, took a sip of tea, realized I’d forgotten to sweeten it, went back into the kitchen—and…
Moments like Now
One afternoon, 3:30pm, exhausted, I took a nap. Daughter Michelle had just started playing chess with Casey when I lumbered up the steps to sleep. At 5:00 pm, 90 minutes later, I awoke, went downstairs, —they were still playing…
Chairlift Conversations
Tuesday afternoon skiing was one of the Top 10 best ever! Conditions were flawless! After a first stiff run, I loosened up and hit it! Loose hips, carving thru slight moguls, joyous adventure! Bright sunshine, sunny blue sky, warm but…
Solving Problems: Step One
A wise man once told me that whenever I have a problem, step one is to look in the mirror and ask, “Is it me? Am I the problem? am I doing something wrong here? Is my behavior offensive? my…
Where are those true friends?
Where are my friends—my true friends? Why don’t I have any? Where are those gentle hearts whose eyes scan for loneliness, whose hearts break for pain-bearers, whose compassion compels them to reach out, befriend,…
Make the Boy Cry
“As long as we stay angry, we keep our pain”—James Joyce Dang it. I got angry with my 8 year old for acting like a 8 year old. Through scolding words and demanding standards, I made him cry; and for…
