Posts Tagged ‘Life’
Wherefore Art Thou Golden Rule?
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you – The Golden Rule. There seems to be a deterioration of the Golden Rule in today’s society. History The Golden Rule appears in varying forms in the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Isocrates, and Seneca. The Golden Rule is a precept of the…
Read MoreThere are Two Sides to Every Story (Somewhere in the middle lies the truth.)
In life, you will find two sides to most stories. This truth exists brazenly in my work-life in law enforcement; giving credit to some stories and less belief in others. One of the greatest pieces of advice that I ever received was shared with me within the first few years of my career. In…
Read MoreAnger’s Vows
Devotion and unbreakable companionship. (a warning) Believe in me and we will dominate; leading by fear and gaining loyalty through pained results. We will react together, only the here and now exist, acting on the wicked delight of reprisal and short-term satisfaction. I patiently await your temporary departures. Those attempted respites you spend traveling to a faux-rational…
Read MoreThe Power of Your Light
Learning to act when prompted. As part of a college course I was taking years ago, we had a professor guide our class into a hollow of underground caves just outside of town. An intermittent series of personal flashlights led our way; the cones of light bouncing off the cold, echoing walls. At one point,…
Read MoreRely on a Solid Foundation
The greatest gift you can give your children. When building any structure, the most critical part is starting with a solid foundation. You could argue that other parts of the structure are just as important, though all discussions will ultimately return to the soundness of the foundation. Would you ever consider building your dream…
Read MoreYou Want to Marry My Only Daughter?
Trading a son-in-law for a son. I have six kids. Okay, okay, just chill! That’s not where I’m going with this whole story, well, partly. I have five sons and one daughter. The perfect ratio. Not because she is any trouble. With my wife on one side of me at the dinner table, there is only one…
Read MoreDon’t Just Listen, Hear Them
The art of quelling your own inner-voice. Don’t decide what’s important for people. Let them tell you. Don’t Assume. Several years ago, my wonderful grandmother had progressed to the point in her life that she needed more care than the family could simply provide. Her needs had moved beyond the skills of her loving family, most…
Read MoreIs it a Post or an Article? Make up my mind, will ya?!?
Writing a good ArtiPost. When I talk about writing on Medium, I’m never sure whether to talk about the writings as “Posts” or as “Articles.” No big deal, right? I’m not so sure. In my mind, they both have different connotations. One seems more professional to me, the other a little more passive. It doesn’t…
Read MoreCrime, Prison and Accountability
A 23 year perspective. Johnny has a troubled childhood. Johnny joins a group of boys. The group of boys makes bad decisions. Johnny gets in trouble and is introduced to the criminal justice system. Johnny is now labeled: “CRIMINAL.” The Crime Johnny turns 18, gets caught peddling methamphetamine and goes to jail. In front of…
Read MoreDid You
When darkness crept into your mind Did you think to turn to the light When the arid air strangled your voice Did you turn to the water When your foot pulsed in discomfort Did you discard the pebble When your heart panged in loneliness Did you seek relief from another When your sufferings seemed unbearable…
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