What cost loyalty?
There once was a time when loyalty counted for something but that concept seems to have passed away now… By nature I like being a ‘loyal’ customer – I like the concept of developing a long-term...
View ArticleAncient wisdom for today (5)
August 5th 2012, Day 5, Proverbs 5 “Do you know the saying, ‘Drink from your own rain-barrel, draw water from your own spring-fed well’? It’s true! Otherwise, you may one day come home and find your...
View ArticleAncient wisdom for today (7)
August 7th 2012, Day 7, Proverbs 7 “Dear friend, do what I tell you; treasure my careful instructions. Do what I say and you’ll live well. My teaching is as precious as your eyesight—guard it! Write it...
View ArticleAncient wisdom for today (27)
August 27th 2012, Day 27, Proverbs 27 “You use steel to sharpen steel, and one friend sharpens another” Proverbs 27:17 (The Message) A different translation of the Bible renders this as, “As iron...
View ArticleAncient wisdom for today (30)
August 30th 2012, Day 30, Proverbs 30 “If you’re dumb enough to call attention to yourself by offending people and making rude gestures, don’t be surprised if someone bloodies your nose. Churned milk...
View ArticleAncient wisdom for today (31)
August 31st 2012, Day 31, Proverbs 31 “Speak up for the people who have no voice, for the rights of all the down-and-outers. Speak out for justice! Stand up for the poor and destitute” Proverbs 31:8-9...
View ArticleDear charity, please stop asking for money
There are a number of charities that I support with a regular, small donation. I signed up to support one in particular over twenty years ago on the basis of an invitation to show my support for what...
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