Graduates Meet THE GRADUATE

In 1967, a very famous movie called The Graduate came out. It was about a young man named Ben who graduated from college, but in his angst, he refused to get a job. He lived at home with his well-to-do parents and simply hung out. (He also allowed himself to get...

Captain of the Ship

A seagoing captain commanded a passenger ship sailing from Liverpool, England, to New York. His family was on board with him. One night, when everyone was asleep, a squall unexpectedly swept over the waters and tossed the ship violently, awakening the passengers. They...

Moonlight Sonata for One

I read a story* explaining that Beethoven wrote Moonlight Sonata with a purpose. It was for the sake of someone else. He wrote it for a little girl who was blind. Somehow, he wished to convey beauty that she could not see. How do you describe the splendor of the...

Dr. Phil Gets Drilled

What motivated Dr. Phil to go into the field of psychology?  Football. Let me explain. When Phil McGraw (Dr. Phil) was twelve years old and living in Oklahoma City, he played on a local football team. That team had the best facilities, equipment, and uniforms. The...

The Great Disconnect

The talk show host, Dick Cavett, once said that you cannot give entertainment and receive adoration at the same time. Giving entertainment requires work. Receiving adulation is passive. No one worked harder than the Beatles to generate quality songwriting and...