Tag: slow
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Languages, Humiliation and Carrots
Years ago, we lived in Barcelona, Spain, learning the language little by little. Most people spoke Catalan, making Spanish their second language. Very few people spoke English, which provided us with an excellent opportunity to learn the language. And to die to ourselves. On a daily basis. Learning a new language is humiliating. You babble…
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Lives That Matter
Last Friday, I was honored to co-host a celebration in honor of the volunteers of the church. Our local church has approximately 1 100 members and 700 attended the party. The staff decorated, cooked, and served the volunteers, and later on, we did a 45 minutes show, making complete fools of ourselves. There’s nothing better…