(This is a part of my on-going "Truth Thrown to the Ground" series) Among the many rumors going around to attempt to neutralize enthusiasm for Donald Trump is that he "supports the KKK". On the day I heard this particular story (today) my wife, who was a fan of the TV show "The Apprentice" long before … Continue reading TRUMP AND THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN WINNER
Tag: CHARACTER
THE POWER OF HELLO
How we greet people, and who we greet, can say a lot about who we are, and about our spiritual and mental condition... (Photo by Kenny Louie, who hasn't endorsed this post) If we only want to say "hi" to the beautiful people we're probably vain and shallow. If we avoid greeting people who've offended … Continue reading THE POWER OF HELLO
TICS, TAXES, TRUMP AND TREES
It happens every election season: we get bewitched by some charismatic politician promoted by his (or her) adoring support in the media, and fooled into believing his (or her) promises. We fall for the same old lies we fell for before... Presidents, prime-ministers and their underlings always want to be thought of as doing a … Continue reading TICS, TAXES, TRUMP AND TREES
TRUTH THROWN TO THE GROUND: Part 1
I love to watch old Sci-fi movies, but they look so dated and corny now: how did anyone ever take them seriously? Perhaps they never did...                "WHAT IS TRUTH" by Russian painter Nikolai Ge (1831–1894) Perhaps the answer lies partly … Continue reading TRUTH THROWN TO THE GROUND: Part 1
COLD LOVE, WARM LOVE
Perhaps I’m being a little cynical, but I can’t help thinking we’ve all become rather chilly towards each other. I’ve thought this through many times now: I have more fingers than I can count people who’ve ever treated me in a warm and loving way... And before you accuse me of being rather self-centered, I’ll … Continue reading COLD LOVE, WARM LOVE
Fuel for Faith, Food for Thought 