“We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion.” Max de Pree I wish to extend Season's Greetings … [Read more...] about Season’s Greetings & Happy Holidays????
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Thoughts on the movie, SPOTLIGHT, Silence & Cover-ups
I saw the movie Spotlight over the weekend and I hope to convey the power and the importance of what I witnessed in watching this film. The movie focuses on the Boston Globe newspaper and the reporters and editors who undertook the daunting task of exposing the cover-up of priests who had been … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the movie, SPOTLIGHT, Silence & Cover-ups
Thoughts to share & Labor Day musings
“My message is the practice of compassion, love, and kindness. Compassion can be put into practice if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the human family regardless of differences in religion, culture, color, and creed. Deep down there is no … [Read more...] about Thoughts to share & Labor Day musings
“WALK WITH ME” @ DESTINATION DIGNITY
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead I’M NOT IMPRESSED WITH YOUR TITLE AND DEGREES COMPASSION AND UNDERSTANDING DO MORE FOR ME CAN YOU SHOW ME, SHOW ME YOUR HUMANITY INSTEAD … [Read more...] about “WALK WITH ME” @ DESTINATION DIGNITY
“SONGS FOR THE KEYS TO YOUR LIFE” ©
“Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.” William James Songs For The Keys To Your Life is probably the longest title for a song of mine that is short in performance time, clocking in at 3:04 minutes. And not to be confused with … [Read more...] about “SONGS FOR THE KEYS TO YOUR LIFE” ©
Trauma & Abuse – “The Gift That Keeps on Giving”
“Not all scars show, not all wounds heal. Sometimes you can't always see the pain someone feels.” Unknown June is recognized as PTSD Awareness Month and June 27th, National PTSD Awareness Day. I am grateful that there is recognition to help raise awareness, but I truly hope that someday … [Read more...] about Trauma & Abuse – “The Gift That Keeps on Giving”