Social Chaos
Great expectations
There was a question asked at a church anniversary. The speaker began with this question: “Is this a backward day or a forward day?” Her point was, is this a day we look backward and pine for the good ‘ole days; the good ‘ole days that have passed through the filter of our selective memories…
Antiquing of the team
When arriving in a new city, whether due to retiring, new job or coming to be discovered, we all face the same daunting task of finding an apartment. For me, having arrived from Japan with nothing but a carry-on suitcase and my man-bag, there was the added burden of furnishing one from scratch, that is,…
Service and submission: Practices for spiritual enlightenment
When I was growing up, I had a wonderful friend; he was my best friend. His name was Charlie. He was part terrier, part schnauzer and a little bit dachshund. Our pets are very special, aren’t they? I’m always amazed when I see service dogs – and the wonderful ability they have to help someone…
Tremendous trifles
Acquaintanceships, friendships and partnerships are tricky things to keep on an even keel. The obvious rocks and well-known shoals are dangerous, but with foresight and adjustments we sail through the course. The voyage is wrecked by the tiny things like the unimportant leak you were going to fix one-of-these days or the storm cloud warnings…