Tag Archives: compassion

Kickers vs Huggers

Posted on July 15, 2021 by clubfredbaja

The phrase “tough love” is believed to have originated from the title of Bill Milliken’s book “Tough Love”, in 1968. It has since become a catch phrase for any kind of stern, blunt, cold, punitive, and even harmful way of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged abuse, compassion, Empathy, punishment, tough love | Leave a comment

Stray Dogs and Immigrants

Posted on February 27, 2017 by clubfredbaja

On Friday, February 24th I spent a few hours volunteering for the SPCA’s annual Bake a Difference fundraiser. The event is tied in with National Cupcake Day. Helping animals and eating cupcakes, could there be a better way to spend … Continue reading →

Posted in Aitutaki - Cook Islands, Animals, Baja - Mexico, News and politics, Travel | Tagged compassion, immigrants, narrow world view, refugees, SPCA, stray dogs | 3 Comments

The Culture of Compassion

Posted on October 25, 2013 by clubfredbaja

Growing up, there was one horror story told by my family that would haunt me into adulthood. It has to do with the US medical system and it goes like this… On a trip across the border, my Aunt B … Continue reading →