I have not been able to write anything coherent for the last few days regarding what happened in our Capitol this week. My mind is a mess, my heart is heavy, I feel like a loved one has just died. I am raw. But something different emerged in me yesterday. Anger. Pure unadulterated visceral righteous…… Continue reading Suffer Fools Lightly
Tag: Trump
Yes, It is About Guns
The other morning while I was working out on the elliptical machine at the gym, I suddenly remembered something from 1979. I recalled that not long after the suicide of my 28 year old brother Tommy, our father said that Tom had asked him where he could buy a gun and Dad said he told…… Continue reading Yes, It is About Guns
Nothing Political
For the last several months, I have been avoiding posting anything political. I have not written anything even remotely related to my thoughts and reactions, especially my feelings, about our leaders in Washington, the President in particular. It is not because I am shy or do not want to offend anybody or lose friends, but…… Continue reading Nothing Political
Alternate Realities
A certain person with whom we had dinner a few days ago said something that almost caused my head to explode in regards to President Trump’s 77 minute press conference held on Thursday Feb. 16th at the White House. Here’s the exact words he spoke, “I was so tickled when Trump spanked the press the…… Continue reading Alternate Realities
Topple the Mighty from their Thrones
“He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted those of lowly esteem.” – Mary of Nazareth [circa 2,000 years ago] I cannot seem to come up with anything snarky or witty to write regarding the “carnage” that is taking place in Washington since Trump has assumed office and went into a maniacal…… Continue reading Topple the Mighty from their Thrones
Trump Mania
Last month I decided that I would not write any new posts decrying Donald Trump, nor his many heinous claims and accusations since his lies and hypocrisy are so numerous that recounting them is like shooting fish in a barrel. But with this latest Trump-mania, where we can actually hear Donald Trump admitting that he is…… Continue reading Trump Mania
Know them by their Fruits
Matthew 7:16 Jesus said “You will know them by their fruits.” He gave us the litmus test so we would be able to discern a person’s motives, and know whether they are working for “the Kingdom of God on earth”. What does it look like when a person or group is bearing good fruit? For one…… Continue reading Know them by their Fruits