My parents especially appreciate the book of Proverbs; they always have. Needless to say, their special appreciation for the wisdom found there produced a special emphasis in their parenting. Things like common sense, hard work, frugality, and choosing good friends were discussed and reinforced often. I look back on this emphasis with gratitude and love, seeing that many of those ideas became values, and those values combined to form significant and positive aspects of my lifestyle. That being said, anything my parents pushed me toward, I was prone to avoid when I got the chance. This has (unfortunately) applied to the book of Proverbs, which I have avoided so far in my short adult life. That is, until this last week. Mom and Dad, you were right. Proverbs is worth my time. I've been specifically impacted by the repetitive emphasis on the wisdom of silence. All of you know me. All of you know that I love to talk, especially if I think I hold some kind of valuable ...
The writings and ramblings of Ben Callahan