Monthly Archives: May 2012

  I was raised to believe in American exceptionalism but I am troubled that there appears to be no mammoth ideas at the national level. Political campaigns argue over social issues that I thought were resolved years ago. Strident words … Continue reading →

I believe that lives are raised to new levels when we are in constant search of energy and inspiration. When we don’t continuosly seek energy and inspiration it is fairly simple for us to fall into a rut.Almost like the movie “Ground … Continue reading →

I am surprised at the number of stories at the national level that deal with the removal of persons in political campaigns who are pressured to resign because they are gay. I naively believed that this social pressure had been minimized … Continue reading →

In every life there are circumstances where friends and loved ones have hit a difficult patch.For some it is a debilitating illness where each day saps their strength ,and the most basic functions require herculean effort.For others the challenges may … Continue reading →

Years ago I spent a good portion of Christmas eve with Junior Seau in Boston.We  had mutual friends and met after dinner in a local pub .Junior knew my background and we  spent hours talking about life,meaning and how to … Continue reading →

A dear friend recently told me he was bored with almost every aspect of his life. He felt that he was in a rut. Never the master with all the answers I inquired “if you were not bored what would … Continue reading →

My friend Robert is eighty nine years old and is a fountain of wisdom. An accomplished artist with a national reputation he exudes humility and charm. Recently he shared one of his life learning principles.”Be careful not to consistently say”No” … Continue reading →