This was first written in (roughly) 2008. Keep that in mind as you read it.
I recently had two unique experiences that made me ask myself if every rule applies in every situation. Obviously, as with most absolutes, the answer is NO. Which means it’s not an absolute. That alone sparks an interesting debate which I’ve had with my daughter. Something I’ve been quoting for a long time is Everything is a matter of perception. My daughter points out that if everything is a matter of perception then the statement itself isn’t – therefore EVERYTHING isn’t. If EVERY rule applies in EVERY situation, then why does the word exception even exist in our language? Such questions are those asked by inquisitive children who want to challenge their parents. Recently my youngest son decided to ask me about rules – and when it’s okay to break them.
The two unique experiences that I had are as follows:
1) I read the book “Tempus Fugit” by Lawrence Lee Rowe Jr. The book chronicles the adventures of three historical figures after they’ve been brought to the year 2001. Those three figures are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. The book is interesting simply by way of the little-known historical facts and personal characteristics surrounding three of our founding fathers. Beyond that it is quite an interesting read due to the fact that it presents…
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The remainder of this essay can be found in the book “Farther Down The Road”
Farther Down the Road – Where does your life’s road lead?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTJ1B2QR