I usually read one book at a time, but a review about "The Circle" entices me to try two books at once. "The Circle" is by Dave Eggers. It's about a futuristic major internet company and a woman who's hired by the company. The company's influence really jars her life. In this novel, the idea of privacy is no longer good. Watchful cameras are regular. People are directed to share their lives online. If you think people are on social media sites too regularly now, imagine it being mandatory to share all about yourself with your colleagues. Imagine privacy and alone-time being suspect. It sounds like the novel "1984" for our times, doesn't it?
Decision made. I'm going to order this novel.
Smiles,
Sylvia
Also, thanks to Allan Hoffman @nj/com/business. Great review!
Monday, November 25, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Healing
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made: your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14 NIV
This verse came to mind as I watched the thumb on my dominant hand heal last week. The injury was my fault. During a recent book signing event, I pulled my book cart too fast for too long. It was time to pack up and I hustled, ignoring the twitch in my thumb and wrist area. I paid for it two days later with a swollen thumb pad, an inability to rotate the thumb, and a throbbing pain. I used a recommended treatment, but more importantly, I prayed for God to heal my thumb. Meanwhile, I used my left hand to perform the tasks my thumb-immobilized right hand could not. It was awkward.
Each day, I watched the swelling go down and felt the soreness go away. On day three, I held my hands next to each other and saw that my thumbs once again matched in size and performance.
I am thankful. Next time, I 'll be careful to listen to my body parts if they give me a warning signal.
Praise Him,
Sylvia Brown-Roberts
This verse came to mind as I watched the thumb on my dominant hand heal last week. The injury was my fault. During a recent book signing event, I pulled my book cart too fast for too long. It was time to pack up and I hustled, ignoring the twitch in my thumb and wrist area. I paid for it two days later with a swollen thumb pad, an inability to rotate the thumb, and a throbbing pain. I used a recommended treatment, but more importantly, I prayed for God to heal my thumb. Meanwhile, I used my left hand to perform the tasks my thumb-immobilized right hand could not. It was awkward.
Each day, I watched the swelling go down and felt the soreness go away. On day three, I held my hands next to each other and saw that my thumbs once again matched in size and performance.
I am thankful. Next time, I 'll be careful to listen to my body parts if they give me a warning signal.
Praise Him,
Sylvia Brown-Roberts
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Compassion
"Never look down on a person unless you're reaching down your hand to help pull him up."
I'm quoting a store manager who said this to me today. He said his father used to say these words to him.
I'd earlier witnessed the store manager showing a kindness to a customer ahead of me, so I told him what he did showed compassion to the customer. The quote was his humble response to my praise. What a nice experience.
Take care,
Sylvia
www.sylviabrownroberts.com
I'm quoting a store manager who said this to me today. He said his father used to say these words to him.
I'd earlier witnessed the store manager showing a kindness to a customer ahead of me, so I told him what he did showed compassion to the customer. The quote was his humble response to my praise. What a nice experience.
Take care,
Sylvia
www.sylviabrownroberts.com
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