Rattling the Swords of Strength?
What exactly is strength? I just skimmed an article about the fierce female warriors in GAME OF THRONES and I cheered for the ones in BLACK PANTHER, but does a … Continue reading
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A Look at the Bright Side
“Always look on the bright side of life.” Anyone of a certain age or taste in humor recognizes those words from the 1979 comic film THE LIFE OF BRIAN. We … Continue reading
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Playing the Shell Game
According to Wikipedia, the shell game dates back at least to ancient Greece. A con man quickly shuffles a pea around beneath a series of shells or thimbles on a … Continue reading
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Time Foolery
We’ve turned the clocks forward (at least most American states have). It’s a poor man’s time travel, I suppose. Suddenly, we’re in the future—an hour ahead. Many contend we gain … Continue reading
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Being the Sidekick…or Not
Name five famous sidekicks…starting now! Easy, huh? Now take a good look at the images of each. The term that was once popular was “second banana”—often the plucky comic relief, … Continue reading
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To Burst Past Limitations: “Take it until you make it.”
Many of us live within limitations we see as hopeless walls around us. (“I’m not smart/good/strong/attractive… enough.”) We stumble beneath the criticisms and betrayals of others. But are we victims … Continue reading
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What Do I See Clearly After Reading the Book?
I used to hold an impression of Dr. Wayne Dyer as a hopeless egomaniac who was tireless in his self-promotion. As I finished reading I Can See Clearly Now, his … Continue reading
