“And we have ceased fighting anything or anyone, even alcohol.”* “During World War I, on December 24, 1914, there was an unofficial ceasefire as France, the United Kingdom, and Germany observed Christmas. No treaty was signed, and the war resumed after a few days.”§ The fighting words keep […]
Continue reading »Where Is the Zoo?
“Is that the only top you’ve got?”“You know it isn’t.Do I have anything I could wearwith your approval?”“Wear anything you please.That makes you look like you workin a zoo.” What you think about meis none of my business.I know, though, […]
Continue reading »Guilt Is a Character Defect
God, I think I’m entirely readyto be rid of my character defects —but Sarah says Mary says GUILTis one. How can that be?And if it’s true, what would lifebe like without guilt? The could-have, would-have, should-havesmy mother taught me, aren’t they […]
Continue reading »We Are Not Our Data
From the Hardin-Simmons University faculty roster from 2004-2005: JOE W. DARNALL, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology; B.A., 1958, M.A., 1962, Ph.D., 1966, Baylor University; Post Doctoral study, University of Indiana Medical School, Institute of Psychiatric Research 1969-1970. (Since 1975.) From the Abilene-Reporter […]
Continue reading »Sometimes I Want to Talk about ME!
I’m a grown-up, an adult, worthy.I know we’ve long had routines,those I’m asking to change.But I’m not asking permission.Maybe I am, but I’m trying not to,for that’s the routine I want mostto change.I’ve always sought your approval,and still I’d welcome it,longing all […]
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