Category Archives: Relationships in General

Principles that could be applied across the spectrum of relationships

Birthday Boy

Posted on February 20, 2016 by James Gorton

When you have a blended family with a mom and dad, 6 children, and 3 grandchildren, birthdays are going to come on a regular basis.  This weekend was no exception with Keaton, Victoria’s son, turning 3.  Debi, my oldest daughter, … Continue reading →

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The Lost Art of Interaction

Posted on February 3, 2016 by James Gorton

This morning reminded me of several years ago when I went to New York City for the weekend with my family.  Let me go back to that time before embarking on my experience today.  We decided to ride the subway … Continue reading →

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Living In Community

Posted on February 1, 2016 by James Gorton

  Sunday is a typical day in which Nadine and I go to our local community Church, McDowell Mountain Community Church.  We usually have Victoria, my middle daughter, and her two sons over for my famous Mickey Mouse chocolate chip … Continue reading →

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Listening for Connection

Posted on January 30, 2016 by James Gorton

It was a lazy day for me as my first appointment was at 10.  I was lying in bed beginning to open my eyes around 7.  Nadine had been up for a couple of hours and was putting the finishing … Continue reading →

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Rewinding the Film

Posted on January 26, 2016 by James Gorton

Over the weekend Nadine and I decided we wanted to go to the movies.  As we looked at the choices, we decided on The Big Short and wanted to go to the new movie theaters that had lounge chairs to check … Continue reading →

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Living In The Now

Posted on January 21, 2016 by James Gorton

I got a call from my son yesterday who asked me if I wanted to come watch Brayden, my grandson, practice lacrosse.  First of all it was a surprise that he was playing lacrosse.  Secondly, I have watched Carter for … Continue reading →

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38 Years Later

Posted on January 20, 2016 by James Gorton

I had a chance encounter yesterday that was an amazing experience.  Let me give you a backdrop. In 1974 I was in my second year of marriage to my late wife Cynthia.  We were working full time for a Christian … Continue reading →

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Fisherman’s Friend

Posted on January 12, 2016 by James Gorton

It’s been a while since I caught a cold or a cough from one of my family members or a friend, but a couple of weeks ago it caught up to me.  I didn’t feel bad, nor had a fever, … Continue reading →

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Three Decades Renewed

Posted on December 2, 2015 by James Gorton

Today I had an encounter that took me back thirty years. It started yesterday when I got to my office. I saw on my answering system that a call had come in. As I played back the call it was … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures

Posted on December 1, 2015 by James Gorton

I hope your Thanksgiving was a wonderful experience with lots of food and relational connection with people you love.  I can say that my life was full of simple pleasures. The day started by getting the turkey ready for cooking. … Continue reading →

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