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 […]
A friend of mine used to say “a man gets his biggest raise when the dog dies and the kids leave home!” In my case he was right as evidenced by my kids asking why I didn’t finish the basement rec room when they were home. Easy answer: I couldn’t afford it then! But I […]
I just heard Dennis Prager make an interesting comment: Secularism leads to narcissism. Wow, that simply says a lot! I think he is right, if there is no God who is left to be in control? And what does narcissism lead to? Lots of things! Just to name a few: • Go to an AA meeting […]
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 […]
Many of us like to be viewed as political centrists because we don’t relate to what we see as the extreme views on either side of the spectrum; the dreaded right or left wingers! I know I viewed myself as a centrist years ago probably mostly to avoid confrontation with either side. Maybe I was […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
