I came across the term “cult of celebrity” written in the context that our society has a fetish for the celebrity and tends to ignore words such as “teamwork” and “doing one’s job.” Have you ever seen an offensive lineman interviewed after a big football game? Yet, any quarterback will tell you without the men…
Month: January 2019
I Am Working On My Gratitude
I was explaining to a friend that I was reading A.J. Jacobs book, Thanks a Thousand, and I said, “I am working on my gratitude.” He immediately disagreed saying “You can’t work on gratitude. You are either grateful or your not.” Maybe I should have said I am working on my awareness, becoming more aware of all…
Parent Of All Virtues
Gratitude is not only the greatest of all virtues, but the parent of all others. — Cicero. My daughter gave me a book for Christmas titled, Thanks A Thousand, by A.J. Jacobs. The author starts with the idea of thanking everyone involved in producing his morning cup of coffee. I began the book last night am already…
The Need To Be Perfect
Many of you know this story. When it became apparent that I was going on sabbatical, Suzy said, “Webb you need to tell the kids.” Memories of that conversation still take my breath away. I prayed, spent time walking and thinking, and sought out the advice of a dear, dear friend. I poured out my…
Blinded By The Light
And she was blinded by the light Oh cut loose like a deuce, another runner in the night Blinded by the light She got down but she never got tight, but she’ll make it alright. — Bruce Springsteen, Blinded By the Light Most of you may not remember that “The Boss” wrote the lyrics, instead remembering the…