FEATURED COLUMN: FROM THE HEART
The Troubled World of Domestic Violence/Abuse
I thought about writing something beautiful and uplifting so we could change gears. There is beauty all around us. Then, I thought, ‘no.’ It...
Why?
Kids ask, ‘why?’ all the time. We adults, get our tongues tied trying to answer them. They challenge us to try to explain the...
The Artist
The Cliff at Seaside 3:00 a.m.
Nick lifted the ceramic mug his friend Ciara had made him and admired it, while his coffee brewed. It...
‘You Feel too Much’
It was a conversation that left a lasting impression.
Years ago, I was talking to a friend whose daughter was in university. I knew her...
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
When I was seven, we moved to the mountains away from the city. There, I had a near-perfect childhood. I had plenty of friends,...
The Islamic Fast and the Holy Month of Ramadan – Part III
Continued from Part II below:
https://www.bizcatalyst360.com/the-islamic-fast-and-the-holy-month-of-ramadan-part-ii/
During Ramadan the Devil (s) is/are ‘chained’:
The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, "When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates...
The Islamic Fast and the Holy Month of Ramadan – Part II
Continued from Part I below: https://www.bizcatalyst360.com/the-islamic-fast-and-the-holy-month-of-ramadan-part-i/
Neuroscientist Dr. Mark Mattson:
“Has shown that mice (*to date there have been few tests done on humans and fasting) on...
The Islamic Fast and the Holy Month of Ramadan – Part I
Oh, ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may learn piety and righteousness...
Blinding Arrogance
I was an outdoor kid, always outside, encouraged by a wonderfully smart mother, who trusted our big black and white collie, Teddy to protect...
When Bad Things Happen
My grandmother Hill lost her thumb when a horse reared up and she was standing too close. It happened in the days when they...
