How to be original.

I think you’ll enjoy chewing on this nugget for a while. No need for my commentary.  This quote has enough meat to stand on its own.

(But I did need to comment and tell you that there was no need for more comments.)

“The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity.”

~ Thomas Carlyle, 19th century Scottish historian

“I’m on your side.” ~ Pastor Dan

“I’m on your side.”

Are these words for…

1.  Picking dodgeball teams?   Nope.

2.  Political endorsement?   Nope.

3.  Hiding behind the dude with the bigger muscles?   Wrong again.

These four little words simply contain the best parenting advice I have ever received.

Continue reading