Not the usual Christmas redemption story
Now considered a classic, and one of the greatest films ever made; Frank Capra's 1946 Christmas story 'Its a wonderful life" featuring Jimmy Stewart was initially a flop at the box office. It was pann...
Hero to Zero?
When our children are little, they usually hold their fathers in a state of awe. They admire our strength, our power and authority, and want to spend as much time with us as they can. They are excited...
Radical Forgiveness
Today I discuss an idea that is both painful and distasteful to anyone who has gone through difficult times, at the hands of someone with whom they may still harbour feelings of animosity.Ex spous...
Rise of the Peter Pans
Otherwise known as the Puer Aeternus, manchild, or more recently, kidult; refers to an ancient mythological theme of the eternal youth, or one who never grows old. Ovid first wrote about the Puer Aete...
We are judgment machines
Do clothes maketh the man, or should we not judge a book by its cover? Both statements seem to carry some merit, and appeal to both our need to project an image, but also remain independent. ...
The Entropy of Fading Influence
Its not easy being a parent, particularly in divorce and particularly if there is a significant divergence of philosophy and agenda in child rearing.One of the most common issues to contend with i...
Lessons from Buenos Aires
A lesson in charity from a taxi driver in Buenos Aires.