“My mother always said, don’t offer advise because wise men don’t need it and fools don’t listen.” I only offer observations which others are free to ignore or dismiss.
John Hope Bryant, speaking on his mother Juanita Smith. Blogging from the iPhone

There’s a particular kind of gratitude that hits differently than the applause you’re standing in front of. A few nights

I could have handed this hour to a guest. I didn’t. Every so often there’s something I need to say