As a young teen raised in the Christian religion, I asked my mother deep questions in my understanding of life. I remember asking her if one should forgive a person who does not ask for forgiveness. Her response was quick, and replied that Jesus instructed us to forgive others not seven times, but seventy times… Continue reading Should you forgive those who do not ask for forgiveness?
Author: Diamond Mike Watson
Diamond Mike lives in Orange County, California. He is a diamond merchant and the founder of Gallery of Diamonds Jewelers and the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond writing contest. He is a music writer, book author, and time traveler. To contact him call 714-549-2000, or email him at info@galleryofdiamonds.com. He would love to hear from you!
Just call me Diamond Mike
I was adopted as a child in Indiana. No information about my origins was given to my adoptive parents. I was baptized into the Christian religion. I was given a Bible as the source for my moral instruction. I was taught about heaven and hell, good and bad, and the power of prayer and forgiveness.… Continue reading Just call me Diamond Mike
The Importance of Knowing
The hardened criminal may say he was never loved. But is more love the solution? Can we create more love? Is there only so much love out there? Or is love a finite element like hydrogen and oxygen? While a torrential downpour floods one country, another country may be cheated from a single drop of… Continue reading The Importance of Knowing
Henrietta Lukemeyer
Henrietta Lukemeyer was an elderly lady who lived down the hill from my childhood home in Indiana. She rarely stopped by to say hello to my mom, but when she did I remember her positive energy and politeness. She always wore a smile and smelled like fresh flowers. Sometimes she sold Avon products door to… Continue reading Henrietta Lukemeyer
Technology and Mankind
We invent a vehicle that can transport us back and forth to work and for family vacations. Then we use it to plow through a crowd of bystanders. We invent a flying machine that can soar above the clouds as we travel to faraway lands. Then we use it to destroy skyscrapers. We learn how… Continue reading Technology and Mankind
We Have a Voice and a Choice.
Everything happens for a reason. Everything happens for the best. I remind myself of every experience in my life. I learned I cannot eat a jalapeño pepper like a pickle. I learned not to sip hot coffee with a straw. I learned I cannot run in flip flops. I am thankful I have experienced life… Continue reading We Have a Voice and a Choice.
Plan One: Zero Tolerance. Plan Two: We’re Still Thinking.
I wasn’t there for a single separation of a child from his or her parents at our border but I wonder what was the experience for each mother? For each child? It appears when the Zero Tolerance policy took effect on April 8, there was never a thought given as to someday, somehow, we would… Continue reading Plan One: Zero Tolerance. Plan Two: We’re Still Thinking.
Truth or Deceit. When the President Speaks.
Just read a tweet by Donald Trump posted yesterday: “After having written many best selling books, and somewhat priding myself on my ability to write, it should be noted that the Fake News constantly likes to pore over my tweets looking for a mistake.” Originally, the word pour was misused for pore. But more importantly,… Continue reading Truth or Deceit. When the President Speaks.
Take a stand. Raise your voice. Make positive change.
It is striking how the nation is so starkly divided on whether or not they support our President. As a non-supporter, I feel I have been scolded for being a sore loser in the election. A non-supporter does not necessarily dream if the other candidate had won. More than the desire of one candidate or… Continue reading Take a stand. Raise your voice. Make positive change.
Follow Your Heart
Adolf Hitler was charismatic and loved by millions. His words cut to the heart of the masses. Franklin D. Roosevelt was also a beloved speaker who reached his audience in a different way, largely by his radio “fireside chats.” I’m certain most followers feel they are doing the right thing. We all want… Continue reading Follow Your Heart
My Dear Child, Forgive Our Ignorance
My dear child I wish I could hold your hand I wish I could read you a book I wish I could free you of your prison I hope you had a nutritious meal tonight I hope you slept warmly I hope you dreamt peacefully I heard your cries I know what you want more… Continue reading My Dear Child, Forgive Our Ignorance
The separation of children from their families must be stopped!
The separation of children from their parents at our borders is inhumane and is sure to cause irreparable lifelong harm to thousands of children. It is difficult for me to type these words, knowing that this is not fiction but a cruelty and crime against humanity that is currently happening at our southern border. It… Continue reading The separation of children from their families must be stopped!
To a degree, are we all sociopaths?
This is not a trick question, but a sincere concern. In a college Humanities class of 1977, I remember a discussion on how humans could digress into apathetic invalids. We sometimes simply don’t care about anything or anybody. I have previously written about one of my teenager experiences where I refused to help an elderly… Continue reading To a degree, are we all sociopaths?
Should we be able to own a weapon of war?
January, 1963. The author shown with cowboy uniform complete with toy guns strapped to his waist. “Do you want to be the good guy or the bad guy?” I would sometimes ask my friend as a child. We always had such a wild imagination. We would dodge behind trees with a plastic weapon that would… Continue reading Should we be able to own a weapon of war?
Teachers are not Killers
As mass shootings become rampant in our schools, teachers, students, and citizens alike are desperate for a solution. I loved my high school teachers. Most were kind. Some were funny. All were smart. The president has been pushing his idea of these same teachers to conceal weapons. Since a military-style AR-15 is the weapon of… Continue reading Teachers are not Killers