Monthly Archives: March 2004

One Nation, Enriched by Biblical Wisdom

David Brooks is turning out to be one of my favorite columnists. His column on the Pledge of Allegiance One Nation, Enriched by Biblical Wisdom is but one example: The lesson I draw from all this is that prayer should … Continue reading

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Soft-core spirituality vs. The Perennial Philosophy

I enjoyed Mitch Albom’s first book, Tuesdays With Morrie. But a few months ago, halfway through his second, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, I gave up and returned it to the library. I couldn’t quite put my finger … Continue reading

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Belated 30th

We finally got away for our 30th wedding anniversary last weekend — a mere two months late. We went to our current nearby favorite bed and breakfast, the Thorwood Inn in Hastings and stayed in a room called the Annie … Continue reading

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Confidence

I’ve started reading a self-hypnosis book. I suggested to Robbie a couple of weeks ago that she might try hypnosis as another tool for dealing with her severe tinnitus. It turns out that one of the authors, Kevin Hogan, lives … Continue reading

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