Just a thought… Whataboutism: a conversational tactic in which a person responds to an argument or attack by changing the subject to focus on someone else’s misconduct, implying that all criticism is invalid because no one is completely blameless. [dictionary.com] Finally, Friday. So I’ll start today with a bit of background: I got berated on
Just a thought… Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away. [Benjamin Franklin] It’s been a few days since I thanked you for visiting this journal – so I’m doing it now. My Wednesday morning began as I read the comments in emails and on Facebook about the poem I posted. So many
Just a thought… Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced. [James Baldwin] I’m not including this picture simply because it helped raise my seratonin levels, and may do the same for yours (I hope). No, I’m sharing this lovely shot that Brooke, our daughter-in-law, took
Just a thought… When fascism come to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross. [Author unknown; often misattributed to Sinclair Lewis] My friend, I apologize: I don’t know if I have inspiring words or comforting thoughts today. I’m just sick with anxiety as I write this. Turning off the news
Just a thought… Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. [Thomas Edison] God, Grant me the Serenity to Accept the Things I Cannot Change, The Courage to Change the Things I Can, And the Wisdom to Know the Difference. You come