Popular syndicated columnist David Brooks regularly writes for the New York Times, but his work appears in publications throughout the country.
We southerners have some unique customs, and certain things we say on certain occasions. I think experts call it gracious living.
We pick up the dialogue a few minutes in the therapy session…
When I was a sophomore, Brother Quigley, our religion teacher that year, told us, “You know, guys, even if you go to hell, you’re going to be surprised how much good you did in your life.”
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What does it take for someone to go off the grid?
Children are most hilarious when they're not even trying to be funny. Art Linkletter demonstrated this in his classic TV show Kids Say the Darndest Things.
Whether we decided willingly to step off the stage or were pushed off, when it comes to business world, we are no longer in either a starring or supporting player role.
Putting up a Christmas tree at our house has long been a bittersweet process. Sadly, it has often been more bitter than sweet.
On Sept. 10, 2018, the following was posted as part of my column:
Ready to retire? Take it from a guy who’s been retired for eight years. It isn’t as easy as it looks, but it can be a wonderful experience.
Jesus: Listen up guys, because of the virus spread, the governor has mandated that people can only socialize in groups of 10 or less. Ten is the limit.
Dear Bob,
You never know when a relic from the past might provide unexpected insight.
I’m calling for a do-over election with more room for write-ins of things trustworthy and pure.
As I have previously written, I don’t like tired phrases such as “the most important election of our time” or “battle for the soul of the nation.”
Here we are at the doorstep of another seasonal change.
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The time is near for a new phone.
Although I do not have the authority to make this declaration, I will do it anyway: October is the best month of the year. Even this year. Maybe especially this year. All of the sweetness seems a little sweeter.
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As is often the case, I’m writing about something that will be outdated by the time you read it.
Sarcasm, insults, mocking, constant interruptions, accusations, eye rolling, raised voices and name calling. I found it painful to watch portions of the first Trump-Biden debate because it reminded me too much of some of the worst couples therapy sessions I’ve been apart of.
I think everyone would agree the summer of 2020 has been the summer of protests.
About a month ago, weary of continued semi-isolation, my wife and I began to think about a fall vacation. Because of canceled plans, we have a bunch of flight credit, so we considered all kinds of options.
I am writing in regard to the article published “Questions arise after Spring Hill alderman discovered to have been temporarily residing outside of ward," which covers an issue of residency of Spring Hill Alderman Hazel Nieves.
It’s a typical early afternoon in the Springfield Police Department’s Grammar Division when the phone rings.
Although it would be pompous of me to imply I have enough correspondence from readers to have a regular feature called “Bob’s Mail Bag” or something of that nature, I do occasionally receive emails from folks who want to comment on something I write here.
Early in the pandemic, I promised not to write about it every week.
Spiritual directors in the Christian tradition have been utilizing the Enneagram for decades, but in recent years the awareness and interest in the Enneagram has steadily grown and gone mainstream.
Good Monday morning to all, and here’s hoping we’ll get a short breather this week before the political ads start running close on the heels of the party conventions.
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