Most social workers know the analogy of the old man and the starfish. As the story goes: a young woman, jogging along the sea shore, stopped when she came across a strange scene. The beach, she observed, was covered with starfish, having been thrust upon the sand by violent waves. Unable to live outside of … Continue reading But what can I do?
The Least of These
Late one day, at the end of the week, I stood looking out at the city of Birminham through the windows of my 11th floor office. The view was amazing as darkness descended and thousands of lights gave the appearance of a magical world filled with excitement and promise. For someone. Not me. I, however, … Continue reading The Least of These
Find an Outlet and Plug In
We use electricity daily without thinking. We always take it for granted...until a storm comes and knocks out the power. Then we groan and moan because we realize how much we depend upon electricity to illuminate and simplify our lives. The simple truth is especially evident with the introduction of cell phones, lap tops and … Continue reading Find an Outlet and Plug In
How to Survive a Bad Boss
I started working when I was 15 years old. My first job was McDonald's. I liked the idea of earning extra money, and I didn't mind the work. But my boss was a perpetually angry man whose rants and insults drove many employees, including me to seek employment elsewhere. I mean, who could work for … Continue reading How to Survive a Bad Boss
Water for Camels 