Many of us, when we approached the age of reading for ourselves, selected books that offered larger-than-life stories with fairy-tale endings to somehow make our lives a little more fantastic. For those of us who went to Pine Grove Elementary in the 1970s, we lived that fantastic fairy tale, with open-space classrooms, a large reading … Continue reading Once Upon A Time: Remembering Helen Kubik
Ch. 10: Compassion
A Declaration
When I was much younger, I would stand on the side of the road watching the fireworks being launched off of “Luskin's Hill” just about a mile from my home. With each new sonic boom and brilliant blast of color, amidst the chorus of “oohs” and “aahs” that weaved through the crowd like the ripples … Continue reading A Declaration
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Catcher in the Sky
It is late Friday, just after 10 p.m., and I turn off the news and walk toward the bright red bullseye on the front of the plain brick building. The news reverberates in my mind as I walk through the glass doors, a rush of cold air greeting me, a sterilizing splash that neutralizes the … Continue reading Catcher in the Sky
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Gretchie’s Gifts: Free December Download
For the month of December, I am offering Faith, Hope, and Legacy: a Collection of Christmas Reflections, which features "Gretchie's Gifts," at no cost to you. "Gretchie's Gifts" is the story that kicked off our annual gift drive for the children at Sinai Hospital's PICU. The story behind the story is compelling, and it took … Continue reading Gretchie’s Gifts: Free December Download
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The Story Behind Our Toy Drive for Sinai PICU
Here's why we do this for the beautiful children in the Sinai Hospital PICU: In 1981, I owned a 1968 Ford Falcon – my first car that was desperately seeking love. I was reminded of this at every red light, when I would have to throw the car into park, rev the engine just enough … Continue reading The Story Behind Our Toy Drive for Sinai PICU
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Focus on One Thing
I made some pretty bold moves this weekend, and I'm a lot better off this Sunday night than I was just 48 hours ago. It's because of some advice that I received last week, on something totally unrelated to what I just discovered. A little backstory here is necessary. Since the 2016 presidential election, I, … Continue reading Focus on One Thing
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Understanding Our Frustrations And Realizing New Pathways To Resolutions
America is facing its greatest crisis in my lifetime, and I am realizing that each of us is called to react and act in ways that define our communities, large and small. In the simplest of terms, here's how I see it. In our lifetimes, we are presented with scenarios that are not always directly … Continue reading Understanding Our Frustrations And Realizing New Pathways To Resolutions
