Tag Archives: responsibility

Resilience in the Covid-19 aftermath

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

I’ve frequently posted about the physical property of resilience referred to scientifically as the coefficient of restitution. The coefficient of restitution is a number which indicates how much kinetic energy (energy of motion) remains after a collision of two objects. … Continue reading →

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An ounce of criticism versus a pound of praise

Posted on January 17, 2020 by

In college I managed to pick up a smattering of knowledge of how God’s physical laws work, but I am here to tell you,  in spite of anything you may learn about the laws of gravity, velocity, and mass: an … Continue reading →

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Keeping focused

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

Before the electronic age made it possible to send messages around the world in a matter of seconds, people could go about their business completely unaware of momentous or catastrophic events happening in another part of the world until long … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of a Doubt

Posted on May 6, 2016 by

This is an Olympic year and, if Jumping to Conclusions or Assuming Hostile Intentions were a new event, the USA would have a lock on the Gold; that is, if our crack team of social justice warriors could resist holding a … Continue reading →

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Be still and know…

Posted on October 2, 2015 by

This week I retired  from my job with the Department of Education to devote myself to my family and my writing. Suddenly, I am free to set my own priorities and schedules without the rigid demands of a full-time job.  … Continue reading →

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Religion and Politics

Posted on May 17, 2015 by

Back in the olden days, when most everyone thought civility and good manners were important, people were advised to avoid discussing either religion or politics in social situations because those who hold opinions on these two topics usually have deep … Continue reading →

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Small Choices = Big Consequences

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

As I read the newspaper this morning I see that most of the articles are about either this past year’s big news stories or New Year’s resolutions. It occurred to me as I read that the one thing almost all … Continue reading →

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In His Image

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

Since today is Veteran’s Day and the election was a few days ago, I’ve been musing about the innate desire mankind has for power and influence over others. Knowing how much trouble it can cause, why did God include this … Continue reading →

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I Hate Leaf Blowers

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

I hate leaf blowers. They are noisy, intrusive and they blow up dirt and dust while accomplishing nothing besides blowing your leaves into someone else’s yard. As I walked along this morning, autumn leaves crunching underfoot, I was reminded of … Continue reading →

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