The lion was only 10 yards from our vehicle. The driver/guide had no rifle. The truck had no doors or windows. But our guide said not to worry. The lions view these Safari trucks as large animals -- too big to take down and kill. So as long as we respect them and don't get … Continue reading Don’t stray!
A Spiritual Klutz
Klutz (noun): a person who often drops things, falls down, etc. : a clumsy person. Merriam-Webster Dictionary Have you ever watched a Buster Keaton or Charlie Chaplin movie? These gymnastic masters would trip, fall, and get entangled in all kinds of fantastic sight gags. Unfortunately, what they did deliberately, I do accidentally. I am … Continue reading A Spiritual Klutz
When They Just Keep Digging
When some people hit bottom . . . . . . . they start digging deeper. What do you do with someone who doesn't seem to recognize how destructive their behavior is? Intervention doesn't always work. The tragic death of Philip Seymour Hoffman comes to mind. He had just come out of rehab. He knew … Continue reading When They Just Keep Digging
A False Sense of Security
When I went to my front door to leave for work one morning, I was horrified to discover that I had left it unlocked all night! I checked my apartment to make sure nothing was missing – all was safe. Praise the Lord! This episode reminded me of the advice from King Solomon: Above all … Continue reading A False Sense of Security