by Patricia Holbrook | Jun 12, 2017 | AJC, Blog
He didn’t see me coming from behind. Intently staring at his cell phone, I could see by his broad smile that whatever was on the screen was either funny or brought him much joy. As I kissed his cheek, he woke from the trance and hugged me. “Let me show you something,”...
by Patricia Holbrook | Jan 24, 2017 | AJC, Blog
This week marked the 88th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I was reminded during the weekend of celebrations of a book by King in which he wrote about the “gulf between practice and profession.” In this particular passage, he concludes that the principles we...
by Patricia Holbrook | Jan 10, 2017 | AJC, Blog
My first New Year’s Eve in America was frustrating, at best. As a newlywed, I was excited to spend New Year’s Eve with my new husband, celebrating in style. Originally from Brazil, I was used to the “Réveillon” celebrations, widely famous for parties that last through...
by Patricia Holbrook | Dec 25, 2016 | AJC, Blog
On Dec. 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, two brothers made history that would change the world forever. That was the day Orville and Wilbur Wright were finally successful in getting their “flying machine” off the ground for the first time. Their...
by Patricia Holbrook | Dec 13, 2016 | AJC, Blog
I read a story during my morning devotional this week that brought conviction to my heart. The anecdote touched me even more because it spoke of a subject that I had just been tested on the day before: steadfast kindness. It’s the story of an old man who always...
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