Ignorance is Bliss?

In a conversation I had with a woman in her late 50s who was describing the abusive childhood of a loved one, she repeated a commonly used excuse for the irresponsible behavior of the parents.  How often have we heard this phrase: “They did the best they could with the knowledge they had”?  That phrase [...]

Vacation!

I’m on vacation!  I’m heaing home to South Carolina next week to spend time with my family and old friends.  My number one companion next week is about two feet tall and says things like, “I wuv ew, KeeBee” (the 21-month old version of “I love you, Aunt Kimberly.”)  She is the sweetest little girl [...]