The truth is no longer simple or sacred. Trumpism ushered in this: Using alternate facts to reach a different conclusion. Trying to reimagine the truth because you do not like it. Denying reality with a fabricated narrative. We live in perhaps the most confusing time. Yes, we are so divided, but we cannot even agree … More These Simple Truths
We live in a world where you can pick your truth and whatever “facts” support it. No longer are we confined to information that we do not agree with or support. Thankfully, the world now allows each of us to be right. With the help of technology, we can adapt reality. I do not care … More The Other Truth
I would imagine nearly all of us have talked to God, which ever God we look to. Maybe we do it by prayer, or we actually do it as a monologue. I get a little nervous when people say that God spoke to them or told them something, like you were having a conversation with … More Talking to God
I am very fond of quotes. There is a lot of wisdom in them. The really insightful pearls are timeless. Quotes also show how we used to think and how we have evolved through the centuries. Below are some quotes that caught my eye and I have used them in publications. Enjoy. “Every generation inherits … More Quotes
Labels are often wrong. Most people are much more than a single word or a phrase. When you assume a person is a narrowly defined element, you are also assuming what you think they believe fits into a neat compartment. Lots of things go wrong with assumptions. People are strange and often complex creatures; they … More What Am I?
In this time of celebrating the holiday and embracing all that is meaningful to us, it’s important to reflect on the bigger picture around us. While we want goodwill and peace throughout the universe, we are more concerned with what is happening in our little sphere, our family, friends and associates. Typically, we send out … More Season’s Greetings
Over the past fifty years, name the actors with longest, box office successful and most honored careers: Nicholson, Caine, Hackman, Streep, Fonda and De Niro. Let’s look at Robert De Niro and thirteen must see De Niro performances. If you glance at the list, you see a lot of omissions. No Mean Streets, The Irishman, … More A Robert De Niro Baker’s Dozen
This little movie has a whole lot of entertainment. Made on a shoestring, the total budget was less than $250,000, but director Ralph Nelson had the guarantee any overrun by mortgaging his house. Nelson, screenwriter Jane’s L. Poe and star Sidney Poitier all took small salaries in exchange for part of the gross. Nelson also … More Lilies of the Field (1963)
“As Christians, as those who follow and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, let us pray throughout the day and all of these proceedings. Pray for our nation, pray for our leaders, and pray for President Donald J. Trump,” said Franklin Graham. “It’s a day of shame for America. The media is calling the Democratic-led … More Things I Don’t Understand: American Christianity
Chariots of Fire was a well-decorated film. Best Picture Oscar, plus three more Oscars including original screenplay. Also, Golden Globe and British Best Film awards, plus a slew of other honors. Producer David Puttnam had a hard time finding an American distributor for this English film, and even that came with some stipulations to broaden … More Chariots of Fire (1981)
