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Written by Michael McCall
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Thursday, 03 July 2008 |
This morning I went to Dunkin Donuts for breakfast and coffee. I brought my Wall Street Journal to read. As I sat down expecting to see a front-page story about the woes of the economy, I was elated to read the headline “Columbia Raid Frees Key Hostages.” One of the hostages included former Columbian Presidential Candidate Ingrid Betancourt who had been held captive since 2002. I first read about Ms. Betancourt about a month ago when there was an article about her in the WSJ. I felt very sorry for her and her family and wondered how she could survive as a hostage for such a long period of time and wishing there was something I could do. Thoughts of what I would do if one of my children were held hostage flashed through my mind.
Regretfully, after a few days, my thoughts of Ms. Betancourt disappeared as I went on with my daily life. But today my faith in justice and courage were given a lift. I commend the Columbian government and all other nations that played a role in this remarkable rescue mission. Ms. Betancourt has demonstrated the need to maintain resolve in the most dismal of circumstances. Her example shows that all of us need to live our lives one day at a time striving to make the right choices and having the courage and faith that justice will prevail. It seems fitting that her release from captivity falls so close to America’s Independence Day.
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Written by Michael McCall
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Wednesday, 02 July 2008 |
July 4th, is just about upon us. This is one of my favorite holidays. Not because of back yard barbeques or family get togethers but because it reminds me of a time when great men came together and formed a nation. Imagine the egos that must have sat in Philadelphia 232 years ago. When was the last time you were in a meeting full of egos debating an issue that fails in comparison to independence from Great Britain. Will we ever experience such diplomacy and wisdom again? I can only hope.
I just finished watching the HBO mini-series John Adams an adaptation of David McCullough’s book of the same title. I highly recommend renting or purchasing it, if you have any interest in this subject at all. The casting is superb. The struggle for independence in 1776 is covered in only one episode but the entire story is fascinating. I would also recommend reading the book John Adams and any other book for that matter written by David McCullough. You will not regret it. He is by far my favorite author.
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Written by Michael McCall
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Monday, 05 November 2007 |
I was sitting at the auto dealer today for some scheduled maintenance
on my van. There were six other customers, five of them watching
television and one reading a magazine that was available. It just never
ceases to amaze me how much precious time people waste. I am not saying
that every minute has to be productive but it should be used to
maximize the enjoyment of life even if it has to do with relaxation.
Simple planning like having a book or magazine that you want to read
always on hand could certainly improve the quality of your life. I
chose to use the time to further plan out my week and get rid of some
of the junk in my day planner. Many times I take my iPod to listen to
podcasts or music that I enjoy. I just feel that we should all control
what we want to absorb as opposed to some outside source whether it be
the car dealer or the media which is the main source of information in
these types of settings. A little planning can go along way to living a
more interesting and fulfilling life.
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