Garnering Attention

“Lighthouses don’t fire cannons to call attention to their shining – they just shine.”

– Dwight L. Moody, American evangelist and publisher

“Man, those are nasty bruises,” I said, noting Lee’s wounded shins.

“I know,” he replied. “I got them this morning while on my walk.”

Years ago, I had a friend named Lee. A sprightly senior, he enjoyed taking long morning walk through his neighbourhood. One spring morning, Lee expanded his route by a few blocks and ventured into unknown territory. The day was warm and the sun was shining. The cane in his right hand swung easily as he all but strolled along the sidewalk. For a change of pace, Lee decided to cut down a back alley. He...

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