The Contents
Being You
What would you say if I told you that you are good enough? How would you respond if I asked you to stop listening to the critics in your head? You know what I am talking about. The Critics and You There is a chorus, a team, an entire band of naysayers, who point out … Continue reading Being You
How to Make a Roast Chicken, Butterflied
Introduction There is something I must tell you. It has to do with recipes. I don’t share a recipe with you unless I truly believe in its intrinsic value. What do I mean by this? Take this roast chicken, for example. I like that it produces several servings with very little stove time. What is … Continue reading How to Make a Roast Chicken, Butterflied
A Marriage Without Love
Introduction I remember I was sitting on the bus. It was a hot, humid afternoon. Suddenly, without warning, tears started running down my cheeks. I am almost certain that the bus was filled with passengers. I was in busy, crowded Singapore. But I guess I hadn’t been able to control the eruption of tears. I … Continue reading A Marriage Without Love
Acceptance, Respect and Understanding
“Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another.” Desmond Tutu Introduction My parents were about to face an empty nest and the freedom to travel, experience and develop an awareness of new cultures. All this should have taken place in a few … Continue reading Acceptance, Respect and Understanding
Food for the Heart and Soul
This is where I go to pen my thoughts on morality, ethics, what affects our hearts and our minds. It is where I write about relationships between us and our communities. Native shopping ads
Selfish and Self-Centered
“Selfishness and greed, individual or national, cause most of our troubles.”― Harry S. Truman Introduction As I sit down to write this piece, I am finally zen. Now, I understand if you are confused, as to why anything in this piece, should produce such a response. You see, when I made a roast chicken a … Continue reading Selfish and Self-Centered
Rule of Law
“Ignorance of the law is no excuse in any country. If it were, the laws would lose their effect, because it can always be pretended.” Thomas Jefferson Introduction The quote by Thomas Jefferson, that starts off this piece, is rooted in a more ancient principle of Roman law. Roman law states,”ignorantia juris non excusat” or … Continue reading Rule of Law
Freedom
Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up, the person who does not want to carry his own weight, this is a frightening prospect. Eleanor Roosevelt Introduction I have been broken-hearted by the scenes on cable news over the last few … Continue reading Freedom
Consequences
“Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choices.” — Alfred A. Montapert The Attack Listen. In my years as a single mother I had to count every penny. When my youngest son entered first grade, I accumulated my resources to get him school supplies and books for his new school year. … Continue reading Consequences
Power
“We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.” William E. Gladstone Introduction Power. It is a potent cocktail and can easily go to a person’s head. Love of power makes a person exhibit cruelty, greed and many … Continue reading Power
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