How Old Are You? by John Cali

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John Cali

I never tell people how old I am, even if they ask. I used to, but no more. Now my answer is, “I’m ageless.” It’s not because I’m embarrassed or self-conscious about the number of years this body of mine has been on the planet. I’m not. (And it’s been a lot of years!)

It’s a matter of principle. Let me explain.

Our modern society is always anxious to label its members. For example: old-young, liberal-conservative, literate-illiterate, rich-poor, etc.,… Read more

A Day To Celebrate by John Cali

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John Cali

As I was walking home this morning from my daily jog, I started thinking about the various religious celebrations marking this week: Passover (today), Good Friday, and Easter Sunday.

I grew up in a large Italian, Roman Catholic family. For us, this week was a time of religious celebrations, solemn and joyous.

It was also a time of celebration because my family all got together. At Easter they usually cracked open the barrels of wine they’d made the year before.… Read more

God Does Not Take Sides by John Cali

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I’m sort of a connoisseur of bumper stickers. They give you some fascinating insights into human nature. Not to mention the nature of the vehicle owner!

Just six days ago I saw a sticker that really got my attention, mostly because of what’s going on in Iraq these days. Here’s what the sticker said:

“To Hell With Our Enemies!
God Bless America!”

This is just one sticker, mind you, not two positioned next to each. I guess if I were to get immersed too much in my human self, I’d say something like “What in the hell is this world coming to?… Read more

Relationships Are Not Forever by John Cali

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Last week a long-time friend and I agreed to end a years-long business relationship. I’d seen it coming and, to be honest, I wanted it to end. Our business relationship was putting a huge strain on our personal friendship. Nonetheless, it was still a surprise to me if only because of the suddenness of it all.

I reflected on what happened for about 24 hours. And then I realized this was truly a blessing for both of us. We could now move on to other things we’d been postponing far too long.… Read more