Hope lies within us.  It is part of that soulful mix that weaves the events of life into a tapestry that can be beautiful. It’s a tapestry of our making.  It isn’t waiting for us to discover it. It has to be composed with the raw elements of reality, using our creativity, optimism, and … Continue reading Where is Hope?

The little boy clenched his fists as he took on an unfamiliar fighter’s stance. His opponent was unworried, more experienced, and a LOT bigger. The little guy swung wildly. The big boy blocked it and countered with one hard blow to the belly that put his opponent down. The young crowd that had gathered to … Continue reading Watching the Violence