Make no mistake, empathy is not weak or ‘woke.’ And by the way, woke just means you give a damn about other people.
Jane Fonda
I Should Spend More Time With WordPress Reader
I have sadly neglected the WordPress reader where I can connect with fellow bloggers. Lately I have been constantly doomscrolling on Threads and BlueSky. Those sites are proving to be a constant stream of bad news. My lack of attention here is something I do regret. Your blogs are important, and I should do better by you this wonderful community of creative authors and thinkers and contemplative writers.
Sunday Reflection – Forgiveness In The World We Live
Today at church, the sermon was about forgiveness and holding grudges. In the world in we live in today where there is much harm, lies, and fear, the notion of forgiving is very hard. But as in many things, mercy is a must.
Yes, there is temptation to villainize, but you know you can see evil done with your own eyes. What is going on right now is disheartening and sad and dangerous for many. I am in a place where I am trying to make sense of everything going on.
However, it will take lots of time, understanding, and grace for me to say it’s alright, don’t worry about it or something like that. I am a believer in God, but I am also human, and I have my feelings, and it’s OK. There is more to come and it will challenge all of us. Forgive when you feel it’s appropriate but try to forgive when you can.
Quote Of The Day
In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
George Orwell
Thought Of The Day 02222025
I am not a very good American right now, and I am fine with that.
On The Victrola: Rush – Exit…Stage Left
This record is my Valentine’s Day gift. It was bought at a local record store and is very Canadian but most importantly it’s from my sweetie.
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