Tag Archives: adversity

What The Water Gave Me

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Six Feet Standing Tall

In the not so distant past, I had what Oprah would call an “aha moment.” It all stemmed from an unexpected announcement that left me reeling. Hurt and angered by the news, I was bewildered by the injustice of it … Continue reading →

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Don’t Look Back in Anger

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Six Feet Standing Tall

The sun had been shining brilliantly all day. In an instant, its bright rays vanished, devoured by the dark clouds approaching from the distance with a menacing vengeance. Swallowed by the storm, the sun didn’t have a chance. The storm … Continue reading →

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Faith in the Face of Adversity

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Six Feet Standing Tall

“I will not curse the darkness. I will light candles.” – John H. White At the end of May, the Chicago Sun-Times laid off its entire photography staff. From what I’ve read, reporters will need to take mandatory iPhone photography … Continue reading →