Bent and Painful Bones of Conflict

Every time I look at my deformed wrist I am reminded of a mistake that I made years ago. Instead of ignoring an annoying man who was larger than me, foolish remarks were exchanged that only aggravated the situation. As a result of that encounter my wrist was badly broken.

It didn’t take me long to realize that the entire confrontation could... Read More

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“After silence that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.”  Aldous Huxley

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once said, “Music is the universal language of mankind.” Where spoken words may not be able to convey a message, the sounds of music can.

Music has played a part in the events of man’s everyday life since his earliest days. For example, in Exodus 15 we learn of the musical festivals after the children of Israel crossed... Read More

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Why is it that some people always seem to want to remain in the neutral zone when it comes to making important decisions as to how to resolve certain issues? Yet, when things do not turn out the way they think they should, these same people become the most boisterous critics and cynics in the room.

It is a certainty that there is a time to speak and a time when it is best to remain silent. There are times when silence can be considered "golden", just as there are times whe... Read More

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Many of the things shared through writing these notes are important to read, and if not, it is important to the writer. To benefit as a reader, it's important to try and see what is in the mind of the writer and the written material.

This post, Drop a Pebble in the Water was written to point out the importance of sharing part of your heart with others. Each person can contribute something good that may benefit another's life. This enthusiasm is part of our&... Read More

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