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Here we are, my friends, heading into the seventh month of the Covid 19 lockdown, with still seemingly no end in sight. In the LA area, as our heat indexes rise to daily doses of over one hundred degree temperatures, our spirits seem to be dropping and hopelessness abounds for many. Have you noticed an… Continue reading HYPER-Critical Christianity

An unpleasant Memory re-surfaced today.  I thought I’d share a little in the hopes of encouraging those who find it difficult to forgive. Years ago, I was continually thrown into social gatherings with a person who clearly couldn’t stand me, and who seemingly enjoyed trying to make me feel inferior every chance she got.  Though… Continue reading My Father’s Eyes

The first time I had ever heard these words of great wisdom were from a lady by the name of Georgi, the trainer of all trainers. Georgi epitomized the perfect trainer. She was basically one big muscle, not an ounce of fat to be found on her body, knew her craft well, and was soft… Continue reading Go BIG or Go Home

“Familiarity breeds contempt” by Geoffrey Chaucer, excerpt taken from “Tale of Melibee” 1386. A few evenings ago, I had an interesting conversation with a friend who was having an extremely challenging night. As she unraveled just a little, I listened intently and the wheels in my head began to spin, some out of sadness and… Continue reading It’s the Thought That Counts {AKA: Thoughtless Gestures}