Sandals and a Stick

Maritime Law

I appreciate the stated wish, "Maybe the whole world should be put to sea." Mr. Dutton reflects a dream for humanity that would mean, even metaphorically, that we come to the aid of ships that are sinking and people that are drowning.

Running Late

• I want things to be that way everywhere – every day. • I want us to enjoy the company of others, strangers even. • I want to laugh, joke, and commiserate with people I will never see again – but will remember often. • Even when running late, I want to take a moment to enjoy opportunities to interact with open arms and heart, leaving any differences irrelevant to the time spent. Do you think this is possible?

Hope From Those in School

I saw a younger generation speaking wisdom to the older generation

Always Learning

Given the circumstances of this past week, many Jimmy Carter quotes have been published. When reading this one, I thought of the Sermon on the Mount. I imagined Jesus responding, “But I say to you, until you love and care for every child, there can be no peace in the world nor your heart.”

A Warm Challenge

“The world talks about being cool. Jesus talks about being warm.” (Anonymous)

The Power of Art

The arts bring people together under an all-encompassing awe, the wow, if you will, of a shared experience that rejects everything but common connection and union.