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During my 71 years of life I have often been in a position where I had to depend on the kindness of others. When I was in the hospital I relied on the expertise and compassion of medical professionals for health and basic needs. Whenever we came home from overseas, we depended on the hospitalityContinue reading “Compassion”

When I am having difficulty going to sleep I often try to think of something that makes me happy. It might be my kids or grandchildren. It could be something good that happened that day. Or maybe I will think about a past joyous event. Joyful thoughts can ease the stress that is keeping meContinue reading “Joyful Thoughts”

You’re in a long line at the grocery store and in a hurry. The person at the cashier is taking forever to find coupons in her purse. Or you are sailing along the Interstate highway when a car comes out of nowhere and dangerously cuts in front of you. Perhaps your teenage son ignores yourContinue reading “Short Fuse”

I was just watching the United States volleyball team play their first match of the Olympics. I was struck by their amazing athleticism. It seemed that they could jump like the high jumpers, strike the ball with accuracy of sharpshooters, and have gymnastic abilities all at the same time. Many of them were in theirContinue reading “Olympic Volleyball”

This morning we had some lightning and thunder. I grew up in Southern California. We would occasionally experience thunder and lightning. But I never experienced a powerful storm until I heard and felt the lightning and thunder of North Texas. Windows rattled and even parked cars were moved by the force of the wind andContinue reading “Thunder and Lightning”