Monthly Archives: December 2013

12 27 13 We walk this path together

“In every conceivable way, family is link to the past, and bridge to the future” – Alex Haley. First – a disclaimer: I am struggling to write this morning on my new device (I suppose you could call it an early Christmas gift), an i-pad. And though it is wonderful for addictions such as facebook, […]

FMM 12 20 13 That old time feeling

“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others.  Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” ~Bob Hope   Time is flying.  We seem to notice this in December more than any other month, as Christmas is upon us (already?) and the year […]

FMM 12 13 13 Long Time Coming

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”~ Leo Tolstoy.   I am an impatient person, of this I am fully aware.  I have to consciously make myself wait, breathe, and allow things to happen.  We are often dissatisfied with our life, our jobs, the people we share space with, […]

Friday Morning Message: “Rhetoric is not important. Actions are.” – Nelson Mandela

Originally posted on Friday Morning Messages:
We are a society that is seduced by packaging. At Christmas time we can buy beautifully prepackaged sets of products. Unfortunately when we open them up, we find tiny bottles and a whole lot of garbage. The same is true of our leaders. So often we hear fiery rhetoric,…

Friday Morning Message: “Rhetoric is not important. Actions are.” – Nelson Mandela

Friday Morning Message: “Rhetoric is not important. Actions are.” – Nelson Mandela.

FMM 12 6 13 Let your light so shine.

“ As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” ~ Nelson Mandela.   Along with the sadness at the loss of a great man (although even the word great seems too small for this particular leader) comes the opportunity to reflect on his examples.  Nelson Mandela inspired, led, […]