Daily Archives: March 21, 2018

David Bruce: Heaven and Hell Anecdotes

https://pixabay.com/en/abraham-lincoln-president-portrait-60558/ Senator Benjamin Wade of Ohio once recommended that President Abraham Lincoln fire General Ulysses S. Grant, and Lincoln, as he so often did, said that he was reminded of a story. Senator Wade exploded with anger, saying, “It is with you, … Continue reading

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Dante’s PURGATORY, Canto 12: BURDEN OF PRIDE

https://pixabay.com/en/man-person-power-strength-strong-1282232/ *** BURDEN OF PRIDE *** The burden of pride Has been purged on the mountain Dante feels lighter *** NOTE: An angel removes one of the P’s (P = Latin peccatum = sin) from Dante’s forehead. Because the burden … Continue reading

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David Bruce (born 1954): Harassment

The situation: You are walking the streets of your town alone early in the morning after a night out when you see a woman being harassed by three drunk men. There is no doubt that she is being harassed because … Continue reading

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