Jim Mulholland-7.8.07-When I was in college, I took a class in child development. It must have been a good class because I still remember some of its lessons. For instance, I learned that fear is a highly effective human defense mechanism. Without it, most children wouldn't survive. Fear protects us from dangerous situations. It energizes our bodies and focuses our minds. Fear can be a very healthy response.

Jim Mulholland-7.7.07-I liked my t-shirt before this week. Angie bought it for me a couple of years ago and I wear it often. It says "Quakers are way cooler than you think" and then lists the four testimonies - equality, peace, integrity and simplicity. When I wear this t-shirt in public, I often get comments.

Jim Mulholland-7.1.07-Angie and I spent last weekend in Peoria, Illinois. We were visiting my brother, Paul, and his family. When we came home, someone asked me what we did in Peoria. I replied, "Nothing," Of course, that isn't true. It's impossible to do nothing. If we'd really done nothing, we'd still be in Peoria. Getting in the car and driving home is something.