By Invitation Only

Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.  And Moses was not able to enter into the tent of the congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. (Exodus 40:34-35)
 
In finishing the book of Exodus this past week, [...]

(RB)

Anyone who works in a healthcare setting knows that documentation is crucial.  Every word that I write down as I care for patients on a daily basis, whether it is written on their daily flow sheet, in the chart, or typed into a computer record. . .every word of it . . .once documented . [...]

Why?

“There are four types of questions.  A good question is one asked by a person who has knowledge and desires clarification or addition to that knowledge.  An acceptable question is one that is asked by a person who is ignorant but who desires to know and learn.  An arrogant question is asked for the sole [...]

When the Postscript is Primary

PS . . .two capital letters that are used at the end of a letter, after the body has been completed, the closing and signature written, there’s still a way to add an additional bit of information . . by way of a PS.  The postscript of a letter is usually not the substance of [...]

No Shoes . . .No Shirt . . .

No Service.  We’ve all seen the sign posted on the front door of eateries and restaurants, especially places that are near the beach where people tend to dress more casually and scantily.  I was surprised to recently find out, that there is no health code violation involved in such prohibitions.  Not one state of the [...]

More Than Mere Eyewash

I remember as a girl, going to open houses on Sunday afternoons during a time when my parents were considering purchasing a new home. Going to open houses was always fun.  As we walked through model after model, the reaction was always the same.  Mom would “ooh” and “aah” over the beautiful furniture, floor coverings, [...]

No Different Than Us

I work with a couple of people who are “born-again” Christians, most are pretty humble and gentle in their witness and lifestyle, but one among us is a little bit different.  From the moment I met her it was very apparent that she was vocal about her beliefs.  She often would talk to others about [...]

The Secret of the Angels

Few things evoke human curiosity more powerfully than a secret.  The lure of information that is hidden and useful is a successful marketing tool.  Just consider all the books that promise to provide us with secret information, from the secret of living longer, to having a happy marriage, to getting rich quick, to the secret [...]

A Kindness Greater Than Charity

A young couple beaming with joy.  “High-fives” and congratulations all around.  A sip of champagne and a toast . . . and for the finale’ the keys are presented.  The scene is a board room of a real estate agency.  The event is the purchase of a first home for a young couple.  The real [...]

A Firstborn Twice Over

 As I have been making my way deliberately and meticulously through the 10 plagues of Egypt according to the triennial parshah schedule over the past couple of weeks, I couldn’t help but think of the old “Ten Commandments” movie in considering the last and greatest plague, the death of the firstborn.  
Growing up it was a [...]