Love Thy Neighbour
"Love thy neighbor" is a term that's become almost clichéd over the years. But where did it originate, and what does it really mean? In a time when neighbours...
Communication – less is more
It is said that the average American consumes 34 gigabytes or the equivalent of 100,000 words over 11 hours a day from all media sources. I would assume there are similar...
I am Responsible
When it comes to accomplishments and the glitz & glam of life, we enjoy the attention and recognition - it does feel good to achieve much and to be recognized for...
Till Death Do Us Part: A True Love Story
Don and Maxine Simpson, a couple from Bakersfield, California, married a year after meeting in 1952, and their love story carried on for 62 years. The husband and wife...
We All Have The Freedom Of Choice
Bill Cosby admitted under oath that he got a sort of sedative for the purpose of giving the drug to young women with whom he wanted to have sex,...
Don’t Burn Bridges
Several years ago, I was walking from the supermarket when, in the distance, I heard the sound of footsteps and a voice yelling, 'Excuse me!' I turned to see...
I Hate You! – Effects of Emotional abuse
I hate you...
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm me...
I clearly remember as a child quoting this over and over again, especially in junior...
Celebrating 60 Years Of Marriage
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and his wife Leah said the secret to their six-decade long marriage has been laughter.
Today the couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary and renewed their...
Leaders Should Never Keep Secrets
This post isn’t about leaders keeping secrets about sexual affairs, mismanaged money, or harassment. That’s bad enough. But this is about leaders who use secrets to control people and...
What Makes A Woman Wife Material?
Unlike women, men are fairly simple. Whether we want to listen or not, they'll usually tell us exactly what they need. Give them what they need and they're happy....