Archive for the ‘Conflicts’ Category

Stuck in the Middle With You or Media Madness

Thursday, March 15th, 2007

Ever think about why those television ads are so cute and creative?  Notice that ads are everywhere? Advertisements are a big part of life.  You can say you are not affected all you want to.  There is simply no way you can get around them unless you totally ignore each one when they are on […]

Games People Play

Tuesday, March 6th, 2007

Remember the song “Games People Play?” It’s from the 1970’s and I, unfortunately, thought of it today when I opened the mail. I got a letter from the company that insures my car and house. They explained the local home office had their computers stolen several weeks ago and were letting me know that the […]

Somewhere Other Than the Night

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

I heard a new country song sung by Garth Brooks on the way home yesterday. The name of it, “Somewhere Other Than the Night,” made me listen pretty closely due to the first lines I heard. The whole jist of the song is this…that you need to show you love and care for someone other […]

Do You Want Fries With That?

Thursday, January 11th, 2007

Tim McGraw sings a country song “Do You Want Fries With That?” It’s actually a very funny song in some ways. He talks about working this second job at a local fast food place and he hears a familiar voice through the speaker. It’s his ex-wife’s man ordering happy meals. The man drives up in […]

Carpe Diem. Seize the Day, Boys. Make your Lives Extraordinary!

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

Robin Williams is one fine actor. He played a teacher in “Dead Poets Society” as he taught boys academically while he encouraged them to embrace life fully and in some unique – but healthy – ways. His comments – “Carpe Diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.” – has stuck with me since […]