Happy Father’s Day! For fathers, we know the drill. The day might include an oddly patterned tie (do we still wear those?), a strangely scented bottle of cologne, or maybe a card with heartfelt words. It’s Father’s Day. Let’s save the comparisons with Mother’s Day for another time. Today is […]
Rest is something we all long for. It’s the balm after a hard day, the refuge after exertion, the deep peace that follows struggle. Whether we find rest in sleep, quiet moments, or the embrace of loved ones, it refreshes our body, mind, and spirit. We all know the weight […]
It’s almost universal. Everyone has that one unforgettable “I remember when” story about their mother—the kind of memory that feels so vivid, it could’ve happened just yesterday. Maybe it’s just me, but I think those memories tend to run deeper with our mothers than with our fathers. Fathers are… well, […]
The older I get, the more I realize—well, I’m just getting older. Aches, pains and the occasional involuntary groan have become part of my daily soundtrack. But growing older has its gifts too. One of them is a deepening appreciation for what I like to call the spiritual golden oldies. Don’t […]
A few years ago, my wife shared a phrase with me that someone had once passed along to her about the care and nurturing of responsibility: “Everybody can’t hold the baby.” At first, it sounded simple—even cute. But she and I both grasped its deeper meaning. Something tender, vulnerable and […]
The phrase “Never let a good crisis go to waste” is often attributed to Winston Churchill, believed to have been spoken during World War II, possibly around the time of the United Nations’ formation. It reflects his recognition that crises, while challenging, can also present opportunities for growth, reflection, and […]
“May you live in interesting times.” This phrase is often referred to as an ancient Chinese curse, though it is neither ancient nor Chinese. The apocryphal saying has come to carry a sense of ironic weight, a blend of curse and reflection, as if to suggest that times of peace, […]
Happy… New Year Here I go again, diving into the nuance of words and language, and reflecting on the inherent irony of colloquialisms. Take the phrase “Happy New Year!” What do we really mean when we say it? Is it a simple declaration shouted in unison as the clock strikes […]
Maybe it’s just me (ask my wife, and she’ll tell you it definitely is), but as I get older, I find myself focusing on things that others might consider obscure or even a little odd. One of these things is a growing appreciation for certain words— words that, to me, […]
Hap-py Thanks-giv-ing. Two words, five syllables. Today, they will be spoken—by us and to us—countless times. Happy Thanksgiving. On this fourth Thursday in November, the accumulation of years and recent experiences has given me a deeper perspective on thankfulness. Over half a century ago (yes, I’m that old), I recall […]
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