by sworel | Nov 16, 2015 | 2015, Musings
On the way to work this morning, I passed a bus stop. On the bench was an elderly man and he was sipping from a bottle of gin or vodka. It was about 7:20am and he needed some liquid encouragement. I had a conversation with myself…”I wonder how difficult it would...
by sworel | Nov 9, 2015 | 2015, Musings
Twice this week, I have had occasion to stop and visit with friends over their very rebellious teenagers. (They both happened to be girls. I am just saying….) Both of my friends were worn down, heart broken and frustrated with their dear daughters. As I was...
by sworel | Nov 2, 2015 | 2015, Musings
I had an amazing conversation with my goddaughter after the recent shootings in Oregon. She was overwhelmed by the sadness of it all. And she was frustrated that no one had an inkling that the gunman was ready to explode in rage. We had a great visit about how people...
by sworel | Oct 26, 2015 | 2015, Musings
My treasured assistant, Moné and I were discussing kids and the cute way they distort song lyrics. I told her about the kids in my old Sunday School class who used to refer to “The King Eternal” as the old kinky turtle. She one-upped me though. It seems that her...
by sworel | Oct 19, 2015 | 2015, Musings
I have a friend who has often remarked to me that she wishes her family had just a little more income (and probably a little less expense). She captures the sentiment by saying she just wishes they “had enough.” With her comments as a backdrop, I was fascinated by a...
by sworel | Oct 12, 2015 | 2015, Musings
When the word “Titanic” is used in conversation, the first thought usually goes to the bow of the ship. With almost no effort, we picture a romantic moment complete with wind swept hair. But the sinking of the Titanic is an incredible tragedy that has many compelling...
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