Tempering
There was a little boy with a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him …
Category Archives: Take Aways From a Story
Not Pretty
Pablo Picasso was painting Gertrude Stein’s portrait. Gertrude said, “I don’t look like that.” Picasso replied, “You will.” – Cited …
Triumphant In Defeat
“Hey Michael, there ain’t no ‘I’ in team.” Michael Jordan, responding: “There is in “win.” * * * * * …
Mindful, Again
As the flowers rest on the decorated graves and the sunlight shines on the beautiful sailboats, Uncle Sam whispers in …
Seeking Respect
In May, 1981, seven of us crowded into the tiny bedroom of my rented apartment in Mumbai. I had decided …
Making It Work
When a prospective bride revealed that she would be using her fiancé’s surname after marriage, an acquaintance expressed mild surprise. …
Heavenly
One day, an angel appeared to a woman who was contemplating the afterlife. The angel offered her the opportunity to …
Ultimate Conquest
A king called together his three sons. “It is time for you to make your mark.” he told them, “Beyond our …
Made To Stretch
The rubber band was made to stretch. When not stretched, it is relaxed; there is no tension, it just is …
Second Class
A 50- something year old white woman arrived at her seat on a crowded flight and immediately didn’t want the …
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