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
Ch. 10: Compassion
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
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Faith, Hope, and Legacy: A Collection of Christmas Reflections
Sharing with all of my Baltimore Writer followers... Thank you very much for your interest in Faith, Hope, and Legacy: A Collection of Christmas Reflections, featuring "Gretchie's Gifts," my latest Christmas story in memory of my dear friend, Gretchen Trageser Smith. This is a 121-page eBook (PDF format) that can be opened on any smartphone … Continue reading Faith, Hope, and Legacy: A Collection of Christmas Reflections
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In the Wake of Tragedy: Choose Peace Advocacy
Is there anything sensible left to write when it comes to the tragedies like the one we are facing right now in our lives? In the last week, Orlando has experienced three horrific events that have shocked us as a nation, sending ripples of grief worldwide. While each of the events is tragic in its … Continue reading In the Wake of Tragedy: Choose Peace Advocacy
