“A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness.” — Albert Einstein I came across an article yesterday about the auction of Einstein’s handwritten note that recently sold for $1.56 Million. It seems that during Einstein’s trip to Japan in 1922 to receive the Nobel Prize in…
Are You Prejudiced?
Prejudice is a learned trait. You’re not born prejudiced; you’re taught it. — Charles H. Swindoll. I prefer oatmeal raisin cookies over peanut butter or chocolate chip cookies. Does that mean I am prejudiced against peanut butter or chocolate chip cookies? Of course not. I want to be careful here. Prejudice is nothing to make fun…
I Break A Lot Of Windows
While I was playing catch this weekend with my grandson, Allen, I asked him what happened to the window pane that was covered with plywood. After telling me it was an errant baseball throw, he said in that wonderful honesty of youth, “You know Webb, I break a lot of windows.” Something his mother confirmed…
A Desert For Our Love
…were we to love none who had imperfections, this world would be a desert for our love. — Thomas Jefferson It seems there is so much emphasis today on everyone’s imperfections and failings. When I was in politics, it was called a “gotcha mentality.” It has gone way past politics these days. A celebrity falls and…
I Won’t Give Up On You!
In the latest movie about Churchill, Winston is being introduced to his new secretary who is a big fan and supporter. She explains why by saying he never gave up on Britain. He says to her, “I won’t give up on you.” It was one of the better moments in the movie which wasn’t very…