by Jim Stitzel | Jan 13, 2006 | General
It is impossible to be arrogant and have wisdom. The presence of pride precludes the presence of wisdom. Pride suggests to the individual that he already knows everything he needs to know, that he already sees as clearly as it is possible to see, that his insight is...
by Jim Stitzel | Mar 20, 2005 | General
It’s interesting. There have been several moments over the last few weeks where I have either read something on Xanga or overheard something that was said in casual conversation that have just caused me to think, “Hey, now. That’s not right.”...
by Jim Stitzel | Mar 1, 2005 | General
“Everyone who is consumed with being right and a little too uptight about being exact and so on shoudl take heed of my little girl’s quote: “‘R’ is for ‘Bunny'” was her response when we were doing flashcards the other night....
by Jim Stitzel | Feb 21, 2005 | Writing
I love irony. Right up until the point where it teaches me something about myself that I’d really rather not know. I was laid low this morning by a singular realization. I love the written word. I love the way it can express a thought with an array of color, a...