Tag Archives: emotions
Humor
Abraham Lincoln experienced many hardships in his life, suffering from what in his day was known as “melancholy,” but today we would call clinical depression. Despite this, the United States’ 16th President loved to laugh and tell jokes. His many … Continue reading
Sunsets
One of the most remarkable descriptions ever written. When I first read these words. I had to catch my breath, clear my mind, and read them again and again and again. It is truly a gift to think these thoughts … Continue reading
“Do you love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.” In March I turn 80. I’m not dealing well with that. My perspective was changing rapidly with each new ache and pain. … Continue reading
Mistakes
SO BIG BY EDNA FERBER About mistakes, it’s funny. You’ve got to make your own; and not only that, if you try to keep people from making theirs, they get mad.” “So Big” is a novel about mistakes. When Dirk, an … Continue reading
Silly
Rose Franken was a Jewish American novelist and playwright celebrated for her work in the first half of the 20th century. On the whole, Franken’s writing was characterized by a playful sense of humor and unexpected plot twists. Her famous … Continue reading
Understanding
George Orwell’s dystopian classic “1984” centers around the dangers of nationalism, censorship, and totalitarianism. But the author also deftly dissects what it means to be human. In a moment of clarity, the novel’s protagonist, Winston Smith, recognizes that all people, … Continue reading
A look in the mirror
The unexamined life is not worth living.– Socrates
Brevity
A multitude of words is no proof of a prudent mind.– Thales of Miletus
Freedom
While visiting the U.S. in 1995, Pope John Paul II gave a moving homily to the crowds gathered at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. In it, he referenced Abraham Lincoln and his dedication to freedom and equality for all people. … Continue reading
Texas Heat 