“In a real sense all life is inter-related. All men are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be, and you can never be what …
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Bleeding In the Heart of Town
Town halls are the heart of their communities. Even in the most old-fashioned, Mayberry-type regions, these buildings always reflect the zeitgeist in some way. Sure, the walls might be covered in photos of times long since passed or memorials to local soldiers who fought in wars only remembered now in history books. But the same …
A TOUCH OF SILVER: Rock On
Jigsaw puzzles have surged in popularity as people have found themselves stuck at home with time to fill. Piecing together scenes of nature and old movie posters is fun, to be sure, and it’s a nice way to pass the time. But if you want a real sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, get yourself some …
Little Red Chair
Spending so much more time at home, I’ve developed a new appreciation for things that were merely part of the background scenery of everyday life a few months ago. The item that’s been catching my eye the past few days is a little red chair on our front porch. When I was five or so, …
A TOUCH OF SILVER: On Wisdom
I woke up needing some thoughts on wisdom after a long week of hearing a significant amount of narrow-minded conjecture. What I found brightened my day, so I’m sharing some of it here. I hope it adds a touch of silver to your day. • “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – Aristotle …