The term arousal refers to a state of awareness and readiness for action. Like nearly all such states, arousal must be maintained at the appropriate level for a given task […] Read More »
As I sit down to write this column, I cannot help but think about the tension and division in our country. Messages conveying mistrust, anger, hate and even fear of […] Read More »
When I first heard the word “alcoholic,” I used to think of a bum living behind the liquor store, with dirty, tattered clothes. This is what I would see while […] Read More »
Slightly fewer than 3,000 deputies are assigned to Patrol Operations and Countywide Services Division. Historically, making it out to patrol has been an exciting and highly anticipated experience for most […] Read More »
I have had the honor of serving as a Sheriff’s chaplain for the past 17 years. It has been good. There have been times when silence on my part was […] Read More »
Alcoholism, unlike some other diseases, does not appear all at once. It sometimes takes years to develop. This slow progression allows the drinker, family members and co-workers to sometimes unknowingly […] Read More »
From theologian Henri Nouwen: “Every very time we make the decision to love someone, we open ourselves to great suffering, because those we most love cause us not only great […] Read More »
Happiness is something more than simply being free from any tension, as life is something more than just a health checklist. You might be happy while you are tense, and […] Read More »
The last time I had a drink? To be honest, I don’t remember exactly. I know the day started out with me playing in a softball tournament. It was the […] Read More »
Whether the setting is a community, one of our custody facilities, a County park or building, or the Metro system, engaging effectively with mentally ill (MI) individuals has perhaps never […] Read More »
