J. Davy Crockett III

Sugar gets a “bad rap” in many circles, but there is a nutritiously sweet substance that seems to get universally good press and approval. It comes from an unusual source and in a wide variety of colors and flavors. Health-conscious folks use it regularly in coffee or tea, since this sticky liquid is considered a valuable food source. You have probably surmised that I am referring to honey.

The cordial atmosphere in the Oval Office suddenly changed to open hostility. Tempers flared as political allies who had gathered for a ceremonial signing were suddenly provoked when one leader tried to make the meeting more than ceremonial, raising issues that others felt were better discussed elsewhere.

Much of the Western world is plagued by acts of violence. In cities large and small, surveillance cameras record assaults, murders, carjacking, purse snatching, looting, and shoplifting. Differences in political philosophies have erupted into physical altercations and death threats. Deadly school shootings shatter lives and families. Images of these violent acts fill television news programs and social media posts. Violence has become so prevalent that we are largely desensitized to it.