My good friend and I were exchanging thoughts about star athletes before the Super Bowl, and I found myself thinking, “unreasonable expectations can sometimes be worse than drug addiction.” I was thinking about all the young children and adults I knew who had “burnt out” at some point in their sports career.– high school stars…
Rejoice and Weep
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. — Romans 12:15. Today’s scripture reminds me of the song by the Byrds — Turn, Turn, Turn. The lyrics come from Ecclesiastes and the song was actually written by Pete Seeger. But today’s verse reminds me of the lyric — “A time to laugh, a time to…
Hospitality To Strangers
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. — Hebrews 13:2. One of the great stories that came out of 9/11 was the hospitality shown to so many travelers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland. I bet you know someone who is constantly welcoming strangers into his/her home or…
Today Is A Bonus
Readers of the Pew remember my shower thoughts. I used to do my best thinking in the shower, composing closing arguments to a jury, solving a client’s problem, or writing that last paragraph of a judicial opinion. Later, some of my better Pews were formulated under hot mist. I haven’t had many great shower thoughts…
You Are Too Polite
It is time to buy new tires for our car. One of the places we wanted to check prices is the dealership where we bought the car. However, I can’t get them to return my calls. I called this morning again, and after leaving a message Suzy said, “You will never get them to return…