Is the Glass Half Empty, or Half Full? The New American “Religion”…

"Whatever you did, you've been officially labeled a disturber of the peace." -Frodo to Gandalf, Fellowship of the Ring   "Bruce: Hello, how 'bout you, mate? What's your problem? Marlin: Me? I don't have a problem. Bruce: Ohh, okay. DENIAL!!!!"  -Finding Nemo   "Pilate said to Him, 'What is truth?'..." -John 18:38   "YOU CAN'T HANDLE [...]

Feeling Blessed… For Those of Us Who are Realists

The phone rang and I answered. It was a kind gentleman that we know who has one of those personalities that could charm Mr. Scrooge.  I asked, "How are you?" He answered, "I am blessed.  How are you?" I froze... he happened to ask that question on a rather rotten morning for me, and I [...]