Grace on a Staircase

Posted on June 25, 2012

A while ago little Alexis tumbled down from the top of our staircase. I saw it happen! You can’t imagine the feeling of helplessness. All I could do was shout “Alexis!” and suddenly she stopped rolling and came to a …

Born Again Nations (The Grace of the Nations)

Posted on June 18, 2012

THE SUCCESS OF JAPAN AND GERMANY During this time of “Global Financial Crisis,” it’s poignant to ask, “Why did countries like Japan and Germany, losers of World War II, boom economically after their loss?” Japan still holds bitter memories as …

Richard Dawkins at Dublin Writers’ Festival

Posted on June 11, 2012

There’s a Writers Festival going on in Dublin, Ireland that’s nothing more than a slobbering love affair with Richard Dawkins. As a former skeptic, I can identify with some of the sentiments being expressed and I think it no harm …

Two Magic Words

Posted on June 1, 2012

When our children object to our command or ask us a question, we try to answer them with reason. But if it’s followed by stubborn objections or endless questions, we teach our children to say two magic words that end …