Do you want to be an achiever? I hope so and believe you can become one! In my book “ACHIEVERS’ I have collected 25 personal stories of people who have been achievers in their lives. Some are retired and some are still active in their careers. Some are on their way but are achievers already. […]
Here is a chapter I am working of for my book, “ACHIEVERS” that will be coming out in June. I am looking for input on my definition of success that I gathered from the stories about people that I have written for the book. Any ideas will be considered! SYNOPSIS “They went off to seek […]
SOCIAL JUSTICE I was raised in the 50’s and 60’s by parents who taught me the values that I still believe in today. I wish I could say that I have always lived by them, but being human, I have denied them many times. And when I did it caused problems for me down the […]
One of the greatest debates in our time and maybe even in history may turn out to be gay marriage! It truly was a great, though often heated debate with many participants on each side of the issue. Given that many states now have made gay marriage a legal, binding contract, it appears that the gay marriage […]
I see the AMA has defined obesity as a disease recently. I know Burt Nordstrand, founder of Cor Retreat is happy about that as it will help him with his cause of combating obesity via his programs at the Retreat in Wayzata. I know some folks who have been to his program and they appreciate […]
In this day of finding one’s dream job many are frustrated with the job they have. It isn’t what they want to do! Newsflash: you have to start somewhere! I don’t think that is unusual to dislike one’s job, especially in an entry level job. Most of them are not in a dream job category, unless […]
I read in the news today that Vince Flynn had passed away due to prostate cancer. He will be missed for his books, and from what I have read his faith witness to his family and friends. It was about 12 years ago that I met Vince Flynn. I had been invited to a book […]
Like many others, I have a lot of memories of my father. Many of them deal with his teaching us to work and support ourselves and families. He once told me about his return from WWII and his issues dealing with coming back. My brother had been born when he was overseas and I was […]
I tried volunteering at a couple of city high schools this year. It was an interesting experience for me in many ways. When we had volunteer orientation it was pointed out that all we can do is show up, tell our stories, and hope that we have touched someone or many in the class. High […]
I m very impressed with my niece, Josi Severson, for her work in starting her fabric business. Any startup is difficult and this is no exception, maybe tougher than most. Josi hand draws all of her designs and sells them to manufactures, retail stores and other places who appreciate her work. She was an art […]
