I was at a fundraiser last night for a mission that provides microloans to folks in India and other countries. It was very interesting to see how these folks make a difference in the lives of people in their program. Yes, I donated some money to support them! Their concept is to empower folks to […]
That issue seems to never die. Maybe it shouldn’t. I admit I have an interest in the issue as I have two daughters and two granddaughters to “guard” in this issue as this seems to be a women’s issue. I want them to have opportunities. I also admit that when I started my career in […]
I think both parties liked Rice’s speech at the convention Wednesday night. Even liberals were complimentary. I think most of us like stories of how people overcome obstacles and achieve success like she did. She obviously had a tough time as a black girl growing up in the south and some would say being a […]
I spoke at a college recently on the value of networking and how to build one’s contact data base. One young woman asked an interesting question: “How do you go about building a network when you are new in a town and don’t know anyone?” Very good question. My first response was asking her if […]
ENTITLEMENT I spent the afternoon yesterday with my two granddaughters. We went to a couple of museums and visited one of my favorite men’s clothing stores, they were tolerant of the latter event! We ended the day with Dairy Queen, a fun day for grandpa! Of course I bought the tickets, lunch and treats afterwards […]
“Look, if you’ve been successful, you didn’t get there on your own” Barack Obama I agree with him!! We all benefit from what society provides us. That is one of the things government should provide for us, a helpful environment for businesses that can prosper and provide jobs as they prosper. A healthy business climate […]
I have been listening to reports of poverty and success for various groups. From what I have read the issue seems to be fairness and inequality issues. I guess the theory is that many are born into their fate and are stuck there. I don’t have the facts but do believe there may be some […]
In my last article I talked about selfishness and how it can affect “having it all:. This article is another look at what having it all may mean. Back to AA again, the primary goal of AA in addition to stopping drinking and drugging is to find serenity. I believe that is what we really […]
Seems this is a recurring theme, especially for women. But I think men “want it all” too. As I understand it the issue is that folks want a great career, great family and success in general. That seems like a good goal for everyone. The problem is in finding a way to get there. I […]
If you are reading this you must have a computer and at least some computer skills. You may know how to type or are getting by with the “hunt and p[peck” system. That being the case, you can write your story for your family! The computer has made it possible for any of us. […]
