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  Why Bother To Know What You Don’t Want? We make a plethora of decisions every day. Some are small, without risks and inconsequential. Others are large, come with bigger risks and more consequences. Though some decisions can be made intuitively, others take more effort and deliberation. But, no matter the decision, I’ve found an…

Why Bother To Appreciate A Musician? I admire anyone who can play an instrument. I marvel at their talent. My mother played the piano and I’d watch her limber fingers dance lightly over the ivory keys. Though I did not inherit her rhythm or her talent for playing the piano much less any other instrument,…

Why Bother With Old Friendships? As a teacher, I have consoled more than a few of my fourth grade girls, who with teary eyes have said to me, “Nobody wants to be my friend.” When I tell them that I did not have any good friends until after I’d grown up and gotten married, they…

Why Bother With Forgiveness? I don’t enjoy asking someone to forgive me. It is a humbling experience. Though I am conscientious and think about my words before I speak, there are still times when a statement I regret spills out of my mouth. When that happens, I know I will need to ask them to…