Monthly Archives: December 2012

This year has brought tremendous pain and suffering to many here and abroad, and it may appear that some situations are beyond solutions. However, I am constantly reminded of the power of “one” in the world. On countless occasions I … Continue reading →

It is not really hard to let go of the old year and welcome the new. However, when the outgoing year has been one that contains the death of a dear friend it is difficult to close the chapter on … Continue reading →

A friend who was so moved by the murders in Connecticut asked why I had such passion for all those killed years ago in Europe. I responded by telling him to imagine the atrocity in Connecticut happening every day for … Continue reading →

I saw the movie Les Miserables this week and there is a beautiful line in a song that states “to know love is to see the face of God” Whether you are a believer or not, the line is so … Continue reading →

On Christmas morning I had the joy of speaking with my five year old granddaughter Erica. She was so animated telling me about Santa and all of the wonderful experiences of her morning. It was such a wondrous experience but … Continue reading →

In this time of joy and sorrow and sorrow a friend spoke to me about his moral compass. He said he aspires daily to follow the prayer of St. Francis I believe if all of us took this as a … Continue reading →

In this festive time of celebrations one of the joys is to watch the level of wonder through the eyes of children. The various faiths with traditions that enable children to feel the joy of love in their families warms … Continue reading →

I approached yesterdays NRA news conference with an open mind hoping that the organization would provide insights into a complex challenge. Instead I was subjected to a diatribe of blame that completely ignored the key issues that must be addressed. … Continue reading →

Years ago I interviewed a Holocaust survivor who lost all of her immediate family members in one day.This unbelievable tragedy almost totally wiped out her will to live, but somehow she found the courage and strength to go on. She … Continue reading →