My wife and I had a wonderful discussion about why people who try to do so much good in the world face so much opposition. She talked about how people like Jesus, Gandhi, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood for justice, compassion, and peace. Yet, they faced fierce and violent opposition, and they were all killed for their efforts. Even people who show compassion in their everyday lives often face rejection and ridicule. How can one be noble and upright in such a selfish, hostile world? Read the rest of this entry »
Calling All Angels
Jan 21
This year, my son’s Little League team is the Angels. Although I am an Orange County resident, there is a lot more to my relationship with the Angels than it just being the team in our community.
I grew up in the San Fernando Valley, so the Dodgers became my ball club. The Angels in the sixties and seventies were second fiddle. They were like the Clippers of baseball but with a much better owner. Furthermore, my mom was a Hollywood Stars fan growing up. The old Los Angeles Angels of the PCL were the Stars’ hated rivals. Read the rest of this entry »
A couple years ago, I blogged about the dangers of trash talk. Too bad the Philadelphia Eagles didn’t read it. Here is what one of them did in Cowboys Stadium before yesterday’s playoff game. Read the rest of this entry »
It took me until the last day of the oo’s, but I finally got on Facebook. And it is a bit overwhelming.
Imagine being able to get in touch with nearly everyone you’ve ever know. And I mean everyone. In just the past few days, I got friend requests from people from our Little League, my high school, and Toastmasters. I found former coworkers and relatives I fell out of touch with.
Just like real relationships, the tough part is finding time to get in touch with everyone. How do you devote the time to communicate with people — really communicate? Not just a few sentences in a status message. Just getting to know them again. Posting photos is fun. So is sharing your beliefs and hobbies in a profile. (Well, there may be some beliefs you might not want to post.) But nothing beats person-to-person contact.
Still, having the opportunity to reconnect with old friends is exciting and fun. Just don’t expect me to have the time to spend with Farm Town.
Things I learned this decade
Dec 27
Another decade is almost in the books. It’s natural for all of us to look back and share our insights. Here are ten things I learned this decade. Read the rest of this entry »
