Really? (Everybody thinks they’re a nice person.) Many dub “nice” as the premier attribute. The gold standard. Sure, it’s important. But nobody’s nice all the time. Ray Barone from the 90s sit-com “Everybody Loves… Read More »But I’m a Nice Person!
Popped in 7-11 for coffee. $1.96. I gave the lady two dollars. I’m about to tell her to “keep it.” In my hesitancy, she decided for me, “You’re good.” Huh? Momentarily dumbfounded. Wait. In another… Read More »Change the World
I don’t know what causes mood swings. Nobody wants them; few people admit to them. They’re usually “other people.”I was having one. It was a cutting comment a well-meaning listener made, a lack of sleep,… Read More »The mood is dark, but the future is bright.
“I had good intentions.” (Everyone claims good intentions.) “I’m sorry, but…” (No buts.) “I hardly ever talk about people, but…” (In this case, I’ll make an exception.) “I’ll be praying for you.” (As far as… Read More »The Biggest Little Lies (A Partial List of Self-Justifications)
Do you? How? It’s hard! I am a professional non-pray-er. I spend most of my time not praying. Oh, I pray. But it’s microscopic compared to the amount of time I don’t pray. So I… Read More »Who Prays?