There is a courtesy of the heart. It is akin to love. Out of it arises the purest courtesy in the outward behavior. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe [Overeaters Anonymous, For Today (Kindle Locations 2249-2251)] I met George W. Bush, […]
Continue reading »Redefining Literal
…had to redefine what literal is… ~ Jo Cox Literal – usual or most basic sense, no metaphors, no allegory, without exaggeration, undistorted, exact. Lacking wiggle room. Take it or leave it. But what if I don’t like it? What […]
Continue reading »As Life Begins with a Cry
…but religion begins as life does, with a cry of hunger – and reason comes long after. ~ Bill Pittman and Dick B. Courage To Change (Kindle Locations 345-349) Jesus told Nicodemus he had to be born again, not to study […]
Continue reading »Fly, Boy
Ordinary ain’t your style boy, it’s like a jacket way too small. ~ Elliott Park Would that you were hot or cold but you’re not so I’ll spew you out. Do – or do not. There is no try. Lead, follow […]
Continue reading »How to Take
One can know nothing of [anything] that is worthy to give unless one also knows how to take. ~ Havelock Ellis (as quoted in For Today) Say, “Thank you” and then shut up. I am worthy. Oh, how false that […]
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