You’ve got to do something. No one believes anymore that there is a benefit to being ethical, honest, loving, or kind. I’m heartsick. Insurance company: “Yeah but it’s not illegal.” Brother: “Hey, business is good and that’s all I care about.” Neighbor: “You don’t want to stock up too much, people will steal from you.” […]
Jesus was a wise rhetorician; his approach was to change the game by changing the initial conditions.
My ‘little blue wonder car’ always draws attention. I turned to greet the smiling eyes of an older gentleman in a plaid shirt and straw fishing hat, walking toward me with a cane. We were in the shaded parking area in front of the assisted living facility where my sister lives. I assumed this gentleman […]
(1985) “Is there anyone here I can talk to? Excuse me….hello….is there anyone here I can talk to?” “What do you need?” “I need someone to talk to.” “What about?” “I just need to talk to someone. Isn’t there a priest here or something?” “Follow me….this is Father *****, assistant priest here at Trinity Episcopal.” […]
My transport driver was small, quiet. There had been no fuss. He walked with me out to the van, let me in, locked the door, climbed in behind the wheel and started the engine. “….but I don’t agree with it.” I leaned forward toward the wire-meshed separation. “You know what it says?” “I was a […]
