Monthly Archives: September 2013

Discipline is an essential component to the positive formation of every child. Character and responsibility flow from guidelines which enable the child to understand the value of certain behaviors. However,it is never valuable to use shame as a tool to … Continue reading →

It now appears that the clown show will continue and the government will be shut down. It is so much easier to posture and take intransigent positions rather that be true leaders. There is no challenge or issue that is … Continue reading →

Bridges continue to rust,school roofs leak,roads are crumbling,soldiers are in danger of not getting paid and essential agencies may be shut down, but the clown show that is Congress stays open. The clowns who have reached the point of caring … Continue reading →

Somewhere along the way I heard the expression “Some people lead quiet lives of desperation. “None of us really know what goes on in the lives of people we know and there may be someone who really needs a kind … Continue reading →

Senator Cruz ‘s statement about the comparison between opposing politicians and what happened in Munich in the 1930” was outrageous. Throwing around the word Nazi or any other comparison to the Holocaust is more than offensive. We must never forget … Continue reading →

Sixteen million American children experience hunger every day and the Congress” solution to this disgrace is to cut the foot stamp program. In the worst recovery from a recession since the great depression their solution to this national disgrace is … Continue reading →

When challenges like gun violence or government spending are raised it appears that the average citizen can do nothing. However there are many opportunities to make small dents. If you are a non gun owner and know someone who is … Continue reading →

Monday can be a down day if we look at all the challenges of the week at the same time. However, if we view it as the beginning of a meaningful first day in the week it can change in … Continue reading →

There are huge challenges and opportunities in America today but we are in a stalemate due to our fractured political system. The common good has given way to partisan politics and the lure of lobby gold. The will of the … Continue reading →

Everyday of my life I am aware that the one constant reality is friendship. Some I see on a regular basis, and others only cross my path at different intervals. They are my haven for laughter, wisdom and the rock … Continue reading →