Monthly Archives: June 2013

I am a flawed human being so I believe in forgiveness but certain acts are not easily forgiven. Ken Mehlman a gay man ran the anti gay program for the Bush reelection program. I understand why some choose to be … Continue reading →

You hear it all the time”you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”.There is an element of truth in that when it comes to our first response.However, there can be a secondary response to any set of circumstances.I find that … Continue reading →

I would venture that all of us have at least one big dream.We think about it and usually attach the word “someday” to it. every time it pops up it is filled with warm feelings but it is a long … Continue reading →

I grew up in a wonderful community but there was little diversity Most people were Catholic and the family model was primarily the nuclear family . Choices of occupations were limited for women and I did not even know a … Continue reading →

It seems to me that many times I have a series of tapes in my brain that play regularly. Some are quite helpful and positive but some are not so useful and create limitations. Many of these tapes center on … Continue reading →

What a privilege it is to raise children. From the moment they are born there is a bond that alters who you are.Their first smile and the second you let go and the two wheeler wobbly moves away becomes part … Continue reading →

I learned a great deal from my father and to this day I miss him. The boyish charm, the zest for life despite advancing years and the ever presence of his marvelous sense of humor. My father through marriage carried … Continue reading →

I was on the train from hell when I boarded the #91 New York to Pinehurst N.C.The train was four hours late and arrived well into the early morning. There was much groaning and moaning among the passengers and I … Continue reading →

There are people in the course of our lives who play an important part and then for various reasons we lose touch with them. It is not that we completely forget them but both parties usually get wrapped up in … Continue reading →

One of my oldest friends has led a remarkable life and it always amazes me that despite his advanced age he never seems to lose his enthusiasm .Recently over a cup of coffee I inquired as to what makes him … Continue reading →