For the last four months my family has been regularly going to church... yes, I’m bragging... I’ve never been good at it. I’ve been loosely connected to this church for twenty years largely because the pastor is such a wonderful person (a pastor who’s a good person, weird, I know). He’s the … [Read more...]
When is the Past the Past? (Considering Trudeau)
This week Prime Minister Trudeau learned that the adage “There is no such thing as bad publicity,” is not 100% true. I think Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein would agree with that. As you likely know, this past week the Prime Minister had to apologize for having worn brown-face eighteen years ago. … [Read more...]
Taking a Life Inventory (from Martin Short’s biography)
I’ve recently been listening to the Martin Short’s biography I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend. As the twenty year old at my house said, “Who’s that?” Martin Short is the kind of actor you may not recognize by name, but if you saw his picture you’d be like “Oh, that guy.” As … [Read more...]
Assuming… a very dangerous thing to do
Hearing “Don’t assume” is a pretty common thing: Check your blind spot changing lanes; don’t assume there’s no one beside you (I saw that car accident last night on main street). Don’t assume it’s a new kind of cheese that has green spots. Don’t assume you can walk it off if your arm is dangling … [Read more...]
Why Disney Gives Me Hope for the Environment
Disney World Florida is like its own city with over 15000 acres of property including six parks, a massive shopping area, highways, bus service, currency through a wristband (paid later by credit card), and a full medical support team including firefighters. What’s really impressive is how well … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Communication Tool
I have met many women who have come in for therapy complaining that their husbands are terrible at communicating. The reality is, however, if your partner is terrible at communicating, there’s a good chance you’re not much better. That’s a fun idea isn’t it? Overall, I find if there’s a problem … [Read more...]
The Great Lie: Everything happens for a Reason
I recently did the ashes burial at a cemetery for a young man who was killed in a car accident two years ago (they were waiting for family from out East to be able to make it). Not knowing any of the details, besides it was a burial, I agreed. If that sounds like a mistake, you’d be correct. When … [Read more...]
When is someone sexually immoral?
I know some people are very sensitive to the word whore (and not just because there’s a silent “w” at the beginning of the word that doesn’t make any sense), so I want to be clear about my use of it. I grew up reading this word in the Bible, which has left me okay with it. Of course, the use of … [Read more...]
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