Absolutely. What would you die for?
Recently I heard a politician tell his audience that he would make sure a certain bill was put forward because of the emotional wear and tear on victims of violence. He got applause. I thought about what he had said. Is that how laws are made...because events stir up emotions so we grab something th

posted 6:30:44pm Apr. 29, 2013 | read full post »

Violence!
The news is full of reports of violence. Homemade bombs explode killing and wounding. We are outraged and angry. Sad and bewildered. Understandably. We are so blessed to live in a country where these things are the exception rather than the rule. There are places where this is almost a daily occurre

posted 12:52:02pm Apr. 19, 2013 | read full post »

Suicide
I didn't wake up today thinking my life would change. But it has. Suicide. The word is so cold and ugly. It is so stark and final. And yet it leaves so much behind. Unanswered questions. Unfinished business. Unspeakable grief. The word means "the intentional taking of one's own life". Intentio

posted 7:48:44pm Apr. 09, 2013 | read full post »

He is Risen!
Hallelujah! 

posted 10:22:06am Mar. 31, 2013 | read full post »

Guns, My Mother and Easter
The news is full of the gun control issue. Everyone seems to be concerned...I am beginning to wonder if I should go out and buy one just because I can and perhaps one day I will not be allowed to or  so the pundits would make us think. Members of my family - even the women - have armed themselves.

posted 9:37:35pm Mar. 25, 2013 | read full post »