Someone once said that as soon as we try giving creatures a first name, our attitude toward them subtly shifts for the better - often a whole new perspective. Example: "That deer (or bug, or other critter) who just demolished your garden: what was his name? Was it George? Emil? Or maybe Martha?" This reminds me of a recent incident: It was near Thanksgiving time last fall, as my brother John and I were leaving church, the crowd of folks around us were soon roaring with laughter, hearing us … [Read more...]
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