American Immigration

This HISTORY feature quoted a Vietnamese saying: We are here because you were there.

Counter-migration.

Moses

He was compared by an EWTN commentator to Superman in the way they entered the world in a basket.

Mediation requires such open-mindedness.

Moe-wah

Not SM by the Bay but baby talk for more when wanting to bite more of the lemon, recalled his parent.

Rarely an adult reaction to conflict.

Breaking In

Not a house but Queen Elizabeth's new shoes is part of her staff's job description.
Imagine an application form asking for shoe size?!

Taking the Blame

Grey's Anatomy marathon today featured a doctor taking a malpractice rap for another he is in love with.

In mediation, they play the blame game at first.

God or Money

This Sunday's Gospel deals with the shrewdness of  a steward. By which standard?

Mediation of Space

We have two disputing members of management in the hospital where I vilunteer. One will be assigned temporarily in our Subic Aeta school while the other to Leyte homebase.

Caucus is one-on-one with each disputant to cool off and think options out.

Power of Two

"Two are better than one; because they have a good return for their work;
If one falls down, his friend can help him up..." Ecclesiates 4: 9- 10

Prayer of Disputants

The M States

"Common Sense Catholicism" author Bill Donohue reported over EWTN that Mississippi outranks Massachusetts in donations.

Sometimes those with less are more generous than those with more.

Wonder

A physically- challenged boy Auggie/August was awarded by his school for the strength to literally face his problem.

Such also is mediation's challenge to disputants.

Re Tail

A Dolphin Tale recounted the prosthetic tail on one such animal after its own was amputated due to infection.

Mediation is like this new lease (sometimes meaning literally) on life.

Mediating Failure

Dustin Hoffman in "Tootsie" gives encouragement and hope to struggling actors. You can be anyone the role demands.

Tell Tail

"Why Animals Behave That Way" featured dogs communicating by their tail- wagging left or right, upright or between the legs. That is why short-tailed dogs are at an disadvantage.

In mediation, tall tales are a no-no.

Inhabiting

Our Daily Bread reflects on "lingering in a book, especially the Bible." That is good.

However, not so in conflict like if past your allowable time in a rented space.

You've Got Competition

This happened on film. A bookstore owner marries a book building owner.

Hopefully, reality imitates art at times.

Mute Ninja Turtles

A Holy Mass homilist likened the migration of turtle hatchlings to the beach as D- Day in reverse.

In both ways, God is the divine mediator.

Mauritius Mediation

The papal celebration of Holy Mass in the sun had the people in light yellow Panama hats! Smart alternative to umbrellas.

Leaders Learn

Put feisty (women) leaders in a teapot of "The Strict" Convention and nothing is conventional.

Meeting troubled trio today.

Wedding Mediator

Have just been to a well- coordinated wedding and amazed how it was planned!

Except for unforeseen events, it went seamlessly.

Jesus' 5 Fingers

Tonight's Mass' homily over EWTN centered on His 5 Wounds and 5 Words: You did this to Him.

Acceptance of responsibility for one's action is the basis of an effective Compromise Agreement.

Such is Life

My daughter's family treated me to a daytrip to Kai Farm then a staycation at Taal Vista Hotel. When we checked in, we took in the spectacular view till the fog took over. This morning, it was clear again.

Conflict is life's fog.