Monthly Archives: May 2013

I will be in Munich and Rome for the rest of the month and without my laptop.However,I will periodically blog by visiting the local Internet cafes

When I was a child the environment that was prevalent in my city had many overt prejudices. There were certain groups that certainly were marginalized. Racial slurs were commonly heard, and many made no attempts to hide their beliefs. I … Continue reading →

I was blessed to have a wonderful Mother and my wife has been a marvelous Mother to our children so it is fitting to honor them on Mother’s day. However it dawns on me that there are countless women who … Continue reading →

I am truly amazed at the number of conspiracy theories that are daily espoused at all levels of the political spectrum. In all my years as a business consultant I never found that two executives could keep a secret for … Continue reading →

I am keenly aware that when I am passionate about any issue it is difficult to admit that there is another side to the story. Whether it be background checks or the Palestinian quest for a state; it behooves me … Continue reading →

There are moments when it feels like everything in our life is locked in and new patterns are not possible. Certainly we are to some degree creatures of habit ,but there are always choices that are possible. New information always … Continue reading →

Yesterday at my niece’s wedding I had so many wonderful moments with relatives and friends. It had been a while since I had the pleasure of their company and all of the wonderful connections were again renewed.Stories of the past … Continue reading →

Today my wonderful niece Susan will be married to James in York,Maine.The families will come from near and far to join in celebration of this wonderful event.We will all experience the wonder that two eople will publicly proclaim before their … Continue reading →

Years ago like so many others I took to the street to support racial equality and to end the war in Vietnam. I am increasingly aware that it is time to take to the streets again. Our do nothing Congress … Continue reading →