Do it now
May 16, 2008
‘Take an ax to the prison wall.
Escape.
Walk out like someone
suddenly born into color.
Do it now.’
-Rumi
You
May 15, 2008
“Always consider yourself a first-class citizen of the world. No one deserves better treatment than you.”
-Dad
I was blessed yesterday by Lone Star Grill & Co. We were wrapping up a live shot when they brought us lunch. I’ve done news for 10 years and can think of only one other time when someone gave us food. When we are covering a story or event, it’s unethical to eat and that’s never been a problem for me, but to have someone give us a free meal on the road, what a blessing. Thanks.
Proverbs 22:6
May 14, 2008
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
-Proverbs 22:6
Excuses, Excuses
May 13, 2008
“If you want it bad enough you’ll find a way, if you don’t you’ll find an excuse.”
-Paula White
This is what I heard Pastor Paula saying when I stepped onto the climber this morning. In my life I want to be healthy and happy. JMD
Don’t Quit
May 12, 2008
“Never, never, never, never give up.”
-Winston Churchill
“If you don’t cheat, and you don’t quit, you can only win.” Unknown
Just Laugh
May 11, 2008
“Laughter has no foreign accent.”
-Paul Lowney
On this Mother’s Day, I’m reminded of all the laughs I’ve shared with my mother and my grandmother. Laughter is healing. They say laughing can add 8 years to your life. My mom is half way across the country and I cried today because I miss her dearly. My mom has always supported me no matter what. I love you, Mom.
JMD
Be Funny!
May 10, 2008
“A sure way to communicate is to make it funny.” JMD
Gentleman
May 9, 2008
“This is the final test of a gentleman: his respect for those who can be of no possible value to him.”
-William Lyon Phelps
Powerful. Be kind and nice to everyone. I saw someone being rude just last night to a young man trying to deliver food. I had a college professor who told a great story, the point was to know the names of everyone you work with, including the janitors. Why not? Recently, I saw a boss tell her employee not to be late in front of customers. How humiliating. I saw another boss shame a worker for not getting trash in a certain office. Again, I heard the entire long conversation. My heart went out to those workers. Be nice, as my friend Candida says, God doesn’t like ugly. JMD
Tell the truth
May 8, 2008
“No legacy is so rich as honesty.”
-William Shakespeare
My mother taught me to always tell the truth. If there was one thing she hated it was a liar, and she made that very clear. Mom always knew if someone wasn’t speaking the truth. When I see lives shattered due to lying, I’m ever grateful I learned the importance of telling the truth. God says, the truth will set you free. News people are often called too liberal, or described as pitt bulls or vultures, that’s always bothered me, because more than anything a good journalist is only after the truth.
JMD
Not big on luck
May 8, 2008
“The harder you work, the luckier you get.”
-Gary Player
I can honestly say I don’t believe in luck. I’ve also never liked the phrase, ‘Fake it, ’til you make it.’ I believe in hard work and along the way certainly you will encounter miracle moments and God’s grace.
JMD
