John H. Driggs
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“If I had to live my life again, I’d make all the same mistakes—only sooner.” —Tallulah Bankhead “What shows isn’t always what counts.” —Anonymous Endlessly obsessing about our appearances… read more…
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I used to think I was the best judge of what would make me happy. That changed one auspicious day. All at once, my trusted car of 20 years… read more…
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Nothing hurts quite as much as being ignored by a partner. It’s easy to understand why a loved one may not want to talk about personal things on a… read more…
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There must be something seriously wrong with me. We have a lovely home in the suburbs, our children do well in school, my wife has a great job, we… read more…
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Jack, God bless him, has been a faithful provider, an attentive usher at our church, and a great banjo player for the past 20 years. What more could a… read more…
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Work used to be like walking the family dog—you did it out of a sense of duty, and it was good for your soul. Nowadays, work is more like… read more…
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More than ever, parents need support and guidance to raise healthy children. But we can only expect caregivers to be as nurturing as they themselves are nurtured. Our telecommunications… read more…
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To sleep: perchance to dream; ay, there’s the rub. —William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Act III. You and I spend approximately one-third of our lives asleep. Although at time we may… read more…
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Well, I’ve finally wised up. I used to think people were my enemies. I used to see everybody as strangers. Now, as I face death, I know differently. The… read more…
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The Lord had regard for Abel but for Cain he had no regard. Cain was very angry and his countenance fell. Cain rose up against his brother, Abel, and… read more…
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