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Guilt and Shame – And Other Things That Ruin Our Vision

Guilt and shame.  We all feel them from time to time.  (Or those of us who are not psychopaths.)  I’m … More

criticism, guilt, shame

Is Fat the New 30?

Saw the title of a novel “Fat is the New 30” and it made me laugh.  And then not laugh.  … More

aging, exercise, fat, growing old, weight

So Why Did You Say It?

It’s happened to me two times in two days.   Someone told me they would call at some appointed time, and … More

Friendship, integrity, keeping your word, RSVP, truth

A Game of "I Spy" With Our President

In our world today we seem to sensationalize and glorify the acts of people who have done nothing.  I love … More

Americans, ballooning, Ed Ristaino, hero, I Spy, local politicians, President, Presidential Citizens Medal, reality television, service, skydiving

Half Full or Half Empty?

I’ve never quite figured out whether I am an optimist or a pessimist……is that glass half full or half empty?  … More

optimism, perspective, pessimism

Coming Out of the Tomb

Today is Easter Sunday!  He is risen!  Look and see what is going on around you.  Worshipful church services (full … More

Easter, perspective, resurrection, Weeds

What “He” Said…..

So I had a little run-in this week with someone that calls himself a “street preacher.”   Really, all I said … More

childless, Christian, evangelism, Faith, family, Friendship, Life, opinions, relationships, single, travel, unemployment, work

To Tell You the Truth……

Truth is, I am by nature a very good liar.  I can look you straight in the eyes and convincingly … More

lies, truth

How I Am Different…the Prelude

So I have a little Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).  OK, maybe more than a little.  That means a few focus … More

ADD, being different, differently abled, disability, dyslexia

Superbowl for Geeks

One of the lawyers that works at my company called last week the Superbowl for Geeks.  Made me laugh, but … More

health reform, healthcare, insurance, PPACA, Supreme Court, uninsured

When We First Met……

I used to say I was very good with first impressions.  I thought I could see the depths of the … More

first impressions, flaws, judgment

A Time To Begin

After spending the month of February loving things on Facebook, several friends had serious discussions with me about the need … More

celebrating life, Ecclesiastes, Ed Ristaino, grief, Life, memorial, remembering

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