I looked sharply towards the sound of the snicker I heard with my teacher frown in place, wondering which one of my students dared to laugh when I was dealing with what I considered a very serious matter. At that moment I had two innocent, angelic faces standing before me,…
Read moreWe have a nasty disease that runs in our family. It is very, very dangerous and very contagious. It can be life threatening if not beat and it takes special measures, a strong constitution, and lots of grace to beat it. It has killed the most healthy of adults, destroyed…
Read moreLet us suppose for a moment that I am a very powerful, wealthy, influential person. Let us also suppose that you have a great need that you cannot possibly take care of. You have done all you know to do; asked everyone you know to help and still you cannot…
Read moreLast Sunday was one of those days I wish I could wrap up and put in a special container to be opened on a cold winter day in January or a scorching day in August when the temperature hovers in the mid-nineties. It was a day of open windows and…
Read moreSpring paid a visit today. Here in Southern California, the early blossoms are peaking out on the fruit trees, and there are hints of daffodils and poppies among the greenery on the surrounding hills. In early spring, those of us who are keen enough to be watching will witness a…
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