Monthly Archives: February 2012
Presbyopia Are Not the Eyes of a Child
By Eugene C. Scott Grandson Linc looking at life as a child A few weeks ago, as part of this living spiritually experiment, I decided to try and look at life as a child would. Kids are naturally spiritual, not … Continue reading
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The Premise to a Dangerous Life
Raise your hand if you’ve given up on your New Year’s resolution? This year my mom and I decided to start the year off by doing the “100 burpy challenge”, if you don’t know what burpies are check out the … Continue reading
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What We Can Learn From Harry Chapin About Making Room For God
In 1973, Sandy Chapin wrote a poem about the disconnect in the relationship between her ex-husband James Cashmore, and his father, a New York City politician. A year later, after initially discounting it, her husband Harry Chapin witnessed the birth of … Continue reading
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Living Spiritually Equals Giving Up Something Meaningful for Lent
By Eugene C. Scott My world is the opposite of Paul Simon’s poetic world in his famous song “Sound of Silence,” “Fools, . . . you do not know Silence like a cancer grows.” Like you, I navigate a sound … Continue reading
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Expecting to Lose
Like so many of us, I have struggled with who I am, how I am defined. Throughout my life, I would give myself to certain interests and seek to be defined by them; whether it be dinosaurs, football, music, girls … Continue reading
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Accidental (American) Idols: What We Can Learn From Whitney Houston
Some things you shouldn’t get too good at Like smiling, crying and celebrity U2 Only 6 days ago, we discovered that Whitney Houston died in her guest room at the Beverly Hills Hotel in glitzy Beverly Hills, California. Details about … Continue reading
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What the Hell is Living Spiritually?
An eagle in Waterton Canyon my friend Steve pointed out On a recent hike with Steve, a chemical engineer friend, I explained how the day after Christmas God had prompted me–at least I think it was God–to actively seek out … Continue reading
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How Magical Is Our World: A Review of Hugo
“My friends, I address you tonight as you truly are; wizards, mermaids, travelers, adventurers, magicians . . . Come and dream with me,” Georges Méliés. Are we ever too old to dream? How young is too young to want to … Continue reading
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Loneliness and the Lost Art of Deep Friendships
By Eugene C. Scott What do the TV shows “Seinfeld,” “I Love Lucy,” “Cheers,” and “Friends,” all have in common? They are all listed in TV Guide’s 50 most popular shows ever. Also each could be described this way: Seinfeld (#1) … Continue reading
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