Category Archives: Encouragement

Social grace, in Washington

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Jim Jewell

In a comical episode of military brass interacting with official Washington, four-star General Peter Chiarelli,  the #2 general in the U.S. Army, showed decency and good humor when White House official Valerie Jarrett mistook him for a waiter (because of … Continue reading →

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Goodness: hockey crowd rescues 8-year old anthemist

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Jim Jewell

Goodness overcomes.

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Obama”s appropriate Arizona mourning: “Make sure that we’re talking with each other in a way that heals, not a way that wounds.”

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Jim Jewell

President Obama’s speech at the Arizona memorial service struck the right tone, honored the victims beautifully, and avoided political shots.  Here’s the entire text. The strongest section: When a tragedy like this strikes, it is part of our nature to … Continue reading →

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To veterans on their day: we honor you for your service

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Jim Jewell
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My Redeemer Lives: “I can do all things”

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Jim Jewell

This is the amazing story of the love of a father for a son and of the will to overcome anything that stands in your way. It may be what you need today to take a step forward.  It’s the … Continue reading →

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An Example of Simple Civility

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Jim Jewell

We all need more examples of public civility, so I think I’ll start collecting them. Here’s one in the category of simple civility; an exchange between a shopper and storekeeper in southern Calif.: I went to a Middle Eastern deli … Continue reading →

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