“When you’re young, you don’t think very far ahead. You just think in terms of the next day, the next week, the next competition. You don’t think about injuries that could threaten your long-term health.” If the incredibly talented Miss Witt questions the value of the long-term, and detrimental, outcomes of “playing” sports, the parents of … Continue reading
Eric Metaxas is the noted author, and Christian, who wrote, Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery. It is the biography of Englishman William Wilberforce’s (1759-1833) successful struggle to ban the ownership of slaves in Great Britain. It was the companion book to the movie of the same name. William Wilberforce, who was … Continue reading
“Eventually, competition and adventure wane, and I entered my ibuprofen phase. Tweaky hamstrings and achy knees restrict mileage, but I continue running for health, sanity and the ritual of a Sunday rail run with like-minded buddies. We discuss the nagging injuries that bedevil us, and remember the good old days when we were kings.” If … Continue reading
The Christophers is a non-profit, Catholic organization located in New York City. It was founded in 1945 by Father James Keller, M.M. Their mission is as follows: “The mission of The Christophers is to encourage people of all ages, and from all walks of life, to use their God-given talents to make a positive difference … Continue reading
“Well may both the preachers, and mothers, falter, and feel at times that they hardly know how to wait for the growth of the seed that they have planted. Fear not, watch the field, pull up the tares by the root, and if the seed has been good, and the soil is good, there will … Continue reading
“Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads, which sew people together through the years.”
Some of you may not remember Republican Renee Ellmers’ surprising defeat of seven-term Congressman, and Democrat, Bob Etheridge in North Carolina’s 2nd District in 2010. Ellmers defeated Etheridge by 49.5%–48.7%. In a recount, it was determined that Ellmers won by just 1483 votes or by .08% Etheridge had always won his elections by wide margins. During … Continue reading
“When there is no job related stress, you are more aware of your mate, and children, if you are a parent.” This is specifically directed to women who are considering becoming radical, second-wave feminist “career” women. kqd Please Read my related post – Source of Stress Vol. #3 Essay 7
For those of you who saw the Yahoo “news” video, of San Diego Fox 5 TV’s interview with “Roman Catholic Bishop” Dermot Rodgers, on February 20th, you may have had the same reaction that I did. During the interview, “Bishop” Rodgers claimed to be creating a “more inclusive” church, yada, yada, yada. But, for me, … Continue reading
“The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence.” And where is the only place you can find that peace? Yes, through Christ’s teachings. kqd Please read my related post – Source of Stress Vol. #3 Essay 7
It's the Women, Not the Men! 