You don’t have to have an organ transplant to realize that life is overwhelming with possibilities for happiness. Life means a perpetual and ever-increasing maturity.  Every day brings freshness – a perception and realization of all that is grand, wonderful, and beautiful in the universe. Even in the so-called ordinary things we only get a…

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My father had a good friend who was always in charge of building something for his church, the local hospital, or his own buildings. He hired the best architects and engineers. When the plans were complete and construction was about to commence, like clockwork he would call my dad, take him to the local cafeteria,…

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There are some people who are takers and some that are givers. Takers may eat a little better, but givers sleep a whole lot better.  – Danny Thomas Suzy and I were leaving Lessons and Carols last night and listening to Marlo Thomas being interviewed about the anniversary edition of her classic children’s album Free…

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Over the past  few days, I’ve rebuilt my computer with the help of my new best friend – Sandip Barman. One consequence of this process is I got out of my daily rhythm. I had to be at my desk talking over a speaker, as he reloaded and repaired software. My body sensed stress and…

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Having raised four kids  at Trinity Episcopal, I attended a goodly number of Christmas pageants. I don’t rank up there with the clergy or the wonderful Charlie Rigsby in number of pageants attended, but I do have the story down pat. Yet, each time I hear the words, “there is no room in the inn” I can’t…

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