by Morning Reflections | Sep 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
The woman in the silver SUV laid on her horn. And closed in on the bumper of the guy in front of her.She was exasperated by his not-one-mph-above-the-speed-limit pace. As they approached the next intersection, the light turned yellow. ...
by Morning Reflections | Sep 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sir Timothy Berners-Lee, the computer scientist credited with inventing the World Wide Web, was recently asked what aspect of internet usage surprised him the most.His one-word answer? “Kittens.” Cats have gradually taken over our homes and our...
by Morning Reflections | Sep 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is the meaning of life?The Greek philosopher Plato declared that the entire task of philosophy is melete thanatou: “mindfulness of death.” In 2006, medical journalist Dr. Timothy Johnson wrote, “The meaning of life is that it stops.” Not much has...
by Morning Reflections | Sep 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Viruses can definitely mess up your summer. In the summer of 1981, Chris – a nine-year-old resident of Grand Saline, Texas – got the news that he had mononucleosis. In a heartbeat, all of the outdoor activities that make life worth living for...
by Morning Reflections | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
When it comes to love relationships, our culture assumes that big moments are a big deal.That’s what we see on the screen. Humphrey Bogart tenderly wraps his arms around a weepy Ingrid Bergman and she surrenders her heart. A real man ought to embrace...