Tag: Tip of My Iceberg
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The Peril Of Disconnect
photo courtesy of Ali Pli on Unsplash I wasn’t expecting to be so stuck. It was just one day. I left home in a hurry to get to work. Gathering papers for a meeting was something I should have done the night before. John was in his office on a call–he often asks me if…
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The Focus Of The World
photo courtesy of Rhett Lewis on Unsplash Every four years people from all over the world turn away from the challenges of everyday living, personal opposition, and possibly pain, to watch a game that everyone sees as the beautiful game. Maybe not so much in America, where football is played with an oblong ball rather…
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Why Be Thankful?
photo courtesy of Priscilla du Pree on Unsplash It can be a challenge to consider an attitude of thanksgiving when life around us feels painful and out of control. Natural disasters don’t help; hurricane Ian set a lot of people back in Florida, and we’re still dealing with insurance and repairs. COVID continues to have…
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What Makes Us Memorable?
Memorials are an intriguing mix of extraordinary memories and poignant absences. Sweet surprises at what had been and sadness at what can no longer be. We were finally able to celebrate my friend Steve Douglass’ life and legacy, an event attended by close to a thousand people and streamed live to many more around the…
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The Burden Of The Body
Photo courtesy of Ramiro Pianarosa on Unsplash My mind has been lost in a haze of the must-dos and the should-have-finished. Thanksgiving is in a week, and I’m not ready for it or any holiday mentality. Not an atypical response to intense times; we’re in the midst of a challenging month. We’ve lost two dear…
Tip of My Iceberg 