These days, it is kind of hard not to believe the great American divide is all around us. As proof we are bombarded daily with endless examples of a society divided by class, race, gender, politics, finances… And not to dispute the many deep divisions that do exist, but -- could it not also be true that we tend to see what we focus on? Could all … [Read more...]
Words: “Impartial Justice Consists Not In Being Neutral …”
Impartial justice consists not ... "As for neutrality, it is well to remember that it is never moral, and may be a particularly mean and hideous form of immorality... It is a wicked thing to be neutral between right and wrong. Impartiality does not mean neutrality. Impartial justice consists not in being neutral between right and wrong, but … [Read more...]
Words To Live By: “…There Is No Effort Without Error Or Shortcoming…”
The Man in the Arena “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again … [Read more...]
Surrendering To The Worst
When it comes to the art of compromise in the political world today, the measure of success is visible good. If you can see some good at the end of the deal, then you can point to it and call it a win. Because, as everyone knows, you "don't let the best (or the perfect) be the enemy of the good." That was the mantra we heard from politicians … [Read more...]
~ 11 Minutes – Chump Change for Haiti
One of our finest American ideals is our Generosity of Spirit. Our sense of wanting and encouraging others to do well along with our willingness to extend the helping hand of time, talent or treasure to those in true need. This Generosity of Spirit is a measure of our commitment to each other as a community, a nation and a larger global society … [Read more...]