The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind. ~ William Blake “Rule and run” — instruction for new judges. Consider both sides, hear argument, research if possible, but decide. Given time […]
Continue reading »Connected
The keyboard buttons jiggle, click, seem useful. The mouse, when not held to the ear, “Hello,” looks like Daddy’s. But the unconnected keyboard, the computer not turned on do nothing but go through the motions. Before the magic happens, joining […]
Continue reading »The Diagnosis
Applying willpower to this compulsion is like applying an antibiotic to a viral infection. It will never have any effect. ~ Voices of Recovery (Kindle Locations 862-863). It’s taken me a few years in recovery to really accept the idea […]
Continue reading »At Grandmom’s House
Grandmom made cookies, cakes, rich gooey treats. Her house smelled of “Grandmom bread.” When she knew we would be there the kitchen filled with her edible love I’m Grandmom now, like her so much. God help me not to teach […]
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