The Magic Mirror

Do you remember the magic mirror in the fairy tale Snow White? The evil and vain queen/stepmother would ask her magic mirror “who is the fairest of them all?” She became violent and murderous when the mirror focused on anyone but her.

I think we all need to be a bit more selfish and

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Prayers and Tears and Freedom

Have your prayers ever been answered? Did you ever make a wish, and see it come true? I’ve seen prayers answered, not when I pushed and pushed and tried to force my wishes into existence, but when I was completely committed to those wishes, and often, when I delivered those wishes with tears.

When I […]

Addicted to Learning

OK, I admit it. I’m addicted to reading and learning.Once, even if I couldn’t do anything with the knowledge, I would still do it just for the pleasure. A good book, and a good idea have a taste all their own.

There are many people who consider reading and learning a complete waste of time. […]

Too Busy to Live

When I was in 8th grade, my Spanish teacher had the class describe (in Spanish) the personalities of each member of the class. When it was my turn to be “identified”, the class put it together in a second: occupado (busy).

What was I so busy with in 8th grade? I haven’t a clue.

Someone […]