“The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.” -Dante – Inferno
When willpower seems to be lacking, I always think back to Abraham Lincoln's life. A formidable example of tenacity. He never gave up even when everything seemed to be conspiring against him.He was born in misery, and his life was always hard, marked by constant defeats. He lost eight elections, failed twice in business. He... Continue Reading →
#Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this... Continue Reading →
My son starts school today. It is all going to be strange and new to him for a while and I wish you would treat him gently. It is an adventure that might take him across continents. All adventures that probably include wars, tragedy and sorrow. To live this life will require faith, love and... Continue Reading →
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