"Make me, O Lord, the instrument of your love,that I may bring comfort to those who sorrow andjoy to those who are regarded as persons of little account.In this country of many races,make me courteous to those who are humble andunderstanding to those who are resentful.Teach me what I should be to the arrogant, the… Continue reading Make Me an Instrument
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The Peace of the Wild Things
Wendell Berry When despair for the world grows in meand I wake in the night at the least soundin fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,I go and lie down where the wood drakerests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.I come into the peace of wild… Continue reading The Peace of the Wild Things
When Great Trees Fall
Maya Angelou When great trees fall, rocks on distant hills shudder, lions hunker down in tall grasses, and even elephants lumber after safety. When great trees fall in forests, small things recoil into silence, their senses eroded beyond fear. When great souls die, the air around us becomes light, rare, sterile. We breathe, briefly. Our… Continue reading When Great Trees Fall
Something Einstein Actually Said
“I think the most important question facing humanity is, ‘Is the universe a friendly place?’ This is the first and most basic question all people must answer for themselves. “For if we decide that the universe is an unfriendly place, then we will use our technology, our scientific discoveries, and our natural resources to achieve… Continue reading Something Einstein Actually Said
Being Present: My 2024 Resolution
A lesson I learned late (but not too late) in life is the value of being present. Too often I avoided a gathering, a reunion, or a celebration because the introvert in me said "Just stay home". Even worse, I was physically present far more often but my mind was elsewhere, absent from the people… Continue reading Being Present: My 2024 Resolution
Things He Never Said (Neinsteins)
There are a thousand (or more) great sayings attributed to people you never said them to. The maxims are probably attributed to famous people to give them more substance, as if the value were not in the words themselves but rather the words have value because of their author. Following is a collection of Neinsteins… Continue reading Things He Never Said (Neinsteins)
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My Corvette
This is my 2000 Vette. It has been well maintained and has none of the "issues" - the harmonic balancer is fine, the steering lock/ remove key problem has been avoided by installing the recommended kit, and the roof rattle is unnoticeable. A fair market price is low $20k's. It does need rear tires and… Continue reading My Corvette
The Restless Scrimmage Inside Dean Smith
By Gary Smith PublishedFebruary 10, 2015 This piece originally appeared in the March 1982 issue of Inside Sports. It is reprinted here with the author's permission. THE COACH: Why should I win? Why should I feel fine tonight? Why should my friends and the ones who think they're my friends stand out there pretending to wait… Continue reading The Restless Scrimmage Inside Dean Smith
Is college the new high school?
My response to a Quora prompt: Of course. My mother dropped out of school after completing the sixth grade. She was able to get factory work down the street from our house. It was from this income (and my Dad's survivor Social Security benefit) that she was able to keep a household of 3 boys… Continue reading Is college the new high school?