Monthly Archives: November 2009

Addicted to Nonsense by Chris Hedges

as posted on TruthDig Nov 30, 2009 Will Tiger Woods finally talk to the police? Who will replace Oprah? (Not that Oprah can ever be replaced, of course.) And will Michaele and Tareq Salahi, the couple who crashed President Barack … Continue reading

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Heaven & Hell

I just read another wonderful metaphor from Mitch Albom’s “have a little faith”. The difference between heaven & hell: One day a man was shown heaven and hell. In hell, people sat around a banquet table, full of exquisite meats … Continue reading

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What is real “Success”?

Real Success is God measuring you against you.

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A Fool’s Errand & The definition of Insanity

What does a Fool’s Errand & the definition of insanity have in common?  It can be argued they are one and the same. A Fools’ Errand: “A fruitless mission or undertaking” Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over but … Continue reading

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What is Faith?

Faith is the rope we use to pull us up the mountainous climb of life.

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A baby’s fist and an old person’s open hand.

I am enjoying reading Mitch Albom’s “Have A Little Faith”.  There is a moment in the story while visiting his rabbi in the hospital they begin to discuss the meaning of happiness.  When they hear an infant scream the Reb (rabbi) … Continue reading

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The only thing in Life that makes sense is “nothing makes sense”!

I’ve been trying to understand some of the principles of life and how they relate to human beings.  I find it difficult to grasp the concept that most people are not reasonable when it comes to accepting other people’s ideas.  … Continue reading

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When it comes to “change,” Americans love the noun, hate the verb.

How we respond to change will determine whether we grow  or experience grief. If we embrace change we will enjoy the growth as a result.  If we resist change, then we will experience grief. Our choice!!!

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What is the purpose of all the Sh.t Sandwiches in Life?

Have you ever considered the “shit sandwiches” of life are the breakfast of champions?

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