Tag Archives: honor

Among my father’s things we found a letter dated May, 1886. The handwriting had faded, but the words of Robert White, minister at Sea-View Cottage in  County Down, Ireland, still attest to the character of my great-grandfather, James. In the letter, the minister bore testimony to the “honest”, “industrious”, and ...

Something that has been on my mind a lot lately is the motivation people have for choosing a particular path. Our “legacy” is very important because it’s not just about us, but others as well. When you pass on into the heavens, how do you want to be remembered? What ...

Carol Adler and her son, Taylor Thyfault, texted regularly and quite often.  He once texted that he loved her and that she was his best friend.  She loved her son’s mischievous smile and his endearing, magnetic personality.  He was a forward thinker which prompted him to make a list of ...

These United States are in the beginning stages of choosing their next president. Who we elect will reveal the character of our nation.  You may have watched the second debate, or perhaps you have heard sound bites from the abundance of candidates who took their place on the stage. All candidates possess ...

Traffic that won’t budge when you’re already running late. A co-worker that is rude and demanding when you haven’t yet had your coffee. A computer that keeps crashing when the report was due yesterday. Think for a minute about the many things that we experience on any given day that ...