The successful rationalization of a temptation brings about a very dangerous state of mind called blackout. In blackout, a good man is no longer capable of considering the terrible consequences that will be unleashed when he crosses a moral line. He is no longer thinking of his wife and children, his God and church, his
You never went anywhere without him. Your teddy bear was both cuddler and comforter, he dried your tears, slept with you, had his own place at the table and through the years, he put up with being dragged, thrown, slobbered on, and scapegoated. He was your constant companion and you loved him literally to tatters,
Last year, I shared with you about my pap and gram’s (Floyd and Lois Liddick’s) amazing pumpkin parties. This time of year, I can’t help but think of these precious memories. Both sets of my grandparents gave us the best childhood memories. I am so beyond thankful for grandparents who wanted to be with us
I will proudly state that last month, I turned 44; I am middle-aged, and it is a widely known fact that great style is ageless. Some of the most stylish women in fashion are in their 40s, 50s, and 60s and have spent a lifetime curating their refined looks while still making current trends work
Note: This article is in a series called Two Roads. Previous articles are always available at http://www.webbweekly.com. A good man can’t do a bad thing until he has twisted his mind into thinking a bad thing is a good thing. The act of doing so is called rationalization. Rationalization is the act of justifying behavior
Every so often, an understated clothing item comes around into the trend cycle, which gives you a chance to re-wear a beloved staple in a new way or explore an accessible item you may have overlooked in your style past. Right now, the polo shirt is having a moment for men, women, and children. Yes,
You’ve got big plans. Resign from your current job and find work that makes your heart sing. Spend time with family, maybe research your genealogy. That dream vacation is on your list, and you’re eyeing a new hobby that looks fun. So many possibilities for your retirement. Now read “The Second Fifty” by Debra Whitman,
Last Halloween was the first Halloween that fell on a work day for me, and I knew I had to dress up and do something fun. That’s half the fun of Halloween: dressing up like someone else. I’ve always worked for myself, but for the past two years, I have had a part-time job as
What causes a good man to make a terrible decision and suffer a moral failure? So far, we have talked about vulnerabilities and the things that intensify those vulnerabilities. When a vulnerability intensifies, you can be sure an opportunity will present itself. Note: This article is in a series called Two Roads. Previous articles are
