There is a courtesy of the heart; it is allied to love. From its springs the purest courtesy in the outward behavior. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Courtesy: the showing of politeness in one’s attitude and behavior toward others. Courtesy: A […]
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The Telephone
It’s a part of me, seldom further than a long reach. I call or text many times through the day, conversing with those part of my life and with strangers. It comes naturally, and those times it didn’t make the […]
Continue reading »Our Non-Existent Willpower
Our so-called will power becomes practically nonexistent. We are unable, at certain times, to bring into our consciousness with sufficient force the memory of the suffering and humiliation of even a week or a month ago. We are without defense […]
Continue reading »When We Retire at Night
When we retire at night, we constructively review our day. Were we resentful, selfish, dishonest or afraid? Do we owe an apology? Have we kept something to ourselves which should be discussed with another person at once? Were we kind […]
Continue reading »Words Out of Reach
She sat on the grass beside the road, somebody’s yard, but they seemed to be away, three or four newspapers scattered. I didn’t know her but she needed someone. I sat beside her. She seemed to need mothering. She nestled […]
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