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…
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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…
Best Laid Plans
I discovered something this first week of New Years. All the resolutions and best laid plans for the coming year go to pot when you start the year with a knock you down cold. Every time I got up to get on the computer to post a brilliant Pew, or work on my next book…
What We Most Need To Talk About
Anne Hallward in a recent interview for The Sun says, “The Latin root of shame means ‘to cover,’ and we want to hide our face when we feel ashamed. When my patients cover their heads down and avoid eye contact, it tells me what we most need to talk about.” Reading her interview made me pause…