by Geraldine Piorkowski | May 28, 2026 | Love
When Lord Acton first uttered his famous words in 1887, “Power tends to corrupt, but absolute power corrupts absolutely,” he was unaware of how prophetic his words were. An English historian, liberal politician, and writer, Lord Acton was a staunch believer in...
by Geraldine Piorkowski | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Recently I was on a cruise ship awaiting the evening show when I noticed a middle-aged woman standing a few rows in front of me dancing away. After witnessing her passionate performance several nights in a row, I spoke to her a few nights before the cruise ended,...
by Geraldine Piorkowski | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
With political lies rampant, disinformation widespread, and AI providing a big boost to classroom cheating, the questions arise: What is truth? And why is it important to know what’s true? By truth, most people agree that objective reality is truth, that is,...
by Geraldine Piorkowski | Dec 6, 2023 | Emotional
Forgiveness needs to be earned, not dispensed lightly. KEY POINTS Forgiveness can reinforce destructive behavior when the offender shows little remorse or behavioral change. Forgiveness for serious destructive patterns of behavior should come with strings attached....
by Geraldine Piorkowski | Jul 21, 2023 | Emotional
The lack of nonverbal cues in texting often obscures the intended meaning. KEY POINTS The absence of nonverbal cues in emotional texting often creates more conflict. Nonverbal cues are a rich source of information about the honesty and seriousness of the speaker....
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