Monthly Archives: January 2013

The Silent Invitation

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Silence is the true friend that never betrays.” — Confucius The car is often silent when I drive my children to school. We walk out the door before 7am, and some mornings not a sound is uttered by the time we … Continue reading →

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Hope Across The Miles

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Eric Winger

“My mother is a poem I’ll never be able to write, though everything I write is a poem to my mother.” — Sharon Doubiago Just warm thoughts of happiness, and hopes for recovery, from across the miles, that go out … Continue reading →

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The Distorted Map Of Generosity

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world.” — Hans Margolius During the last election cycle, I’m sure you saw the distorted United States maps that depicted everything … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Sunsets

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Eric Winger

One Hundred Sunsets I want to watch one hundred sunsets before I die. Not with furtive glances of borrowed time, over my shoulder, over life’s din. But sunsets – long and slow, with sand slipping through my toes, with waves … Continue reading →

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To Eat Or Not To Eat

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Eric Winger

“The trouble with being poor is that it takes up all your time.” — Willem de Kooning Did you have to figure out where your breakfast was going to come from today? Are you wondering where the money for supper … Continue reading →

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Learn to Laugh. Laugh To Learn

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Eric Winger

“At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities.” — Jean Houston Last night, we learned and laughed. Dora had invited me to speak to her group Reaching Goals Together, a group of wonderful … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Speaking

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Eric Winger

“Every survival kit should include a sense of humor.” — Author Unknown In November, I won the Toastmasters District 7 Humorous Speech Competition. The other day, I finally received the video which I’m pleased to share. If you would like … Continue reading →

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Clearing The Path

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Eric Winger

“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” — Cynthia Ozick It was just a simple remark, said in passing. I had stopped into the office of my daughter’s school yesterday. The reader board was … Continue reading →

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They Are They

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Eric Winger

“For every homeless person, there are so many worried and sad family members…concerned about the health and safety of those loved ones.” — a friend Like a friend wrote, a homeless person isn’t just one person. Behind them is a … Continue reading →

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Capping Off A Weekend Of Service With A Good Laugh

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Eric Winger

“The most wasted of all days is that in which we have not laughed.” — Nicolas Chamfort, translated from French It was great fun at SnowCap Community Charities this weekend with my daughters Tessa and Hayle, to wrap up a weekend … Continue reading →

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