Monthly Archives: October 2013

There is no way that anything could remove the pain and suffering that occurred at the Boston Marathon. However last night there was joy in a city that had experienced the senseless tragedy that altered the lives of the victims,their … Continue reading →

The old adage “I got up on the wrong side of the bed” needs to be replaced by” I got up on the right side of the bed. “Everyone of us today will have at least one opportunity to be … Continue reading →

The two powerful motivators in life are pain and pleasure.In many cases we avoid new choices because we seek to avoid emotional pain. The path to alternatives which ultimately will lead to something worthwhile has a price tag and this … Continue reading →

One way to give your life additional meaning is to volunteer to help someone or an organization that provides aid to those in need. Over and over in my life I realize that every time I provide help to another … Continue reading →

The weather has turned cold in Washington and yesterday morning walking past a local park I noticed three obviously homeless people. It was apparent by all of the blankets and large pieces of cardboard that they had been in the … Continue reading →

The movement to control who votes in this country is in my opinion a sacrilege. The Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act has allowed a series of restrictions that are throw backs to the time when certain groups … Continue reading →

One of the easiest roles in life is to be a critic. Whether it be in a business, as a member of Congress or just in everyday life situations. Pointing out the downside takes little energy, and is not necessarily … Continue reading →

In the course of life there often comes at least one very difficult period. It may be an illness, financial set back or a personal loss.It is not uncommon in the throes of such adversity to feel helpless and sad. … Continue reading →

One of the reasons that Congress continues to go its’ merry way despite the angry mood o the country is that the pressure for change is not constant. They do not listen to the rank and file, and they live … Continue reading →

A few days removed from the country’s most recent crisis it appears that the clown show has learned nothing. The bulk of the American citizenry wan them to cooperate and govern, but they continue to snipe at each other, and … Continue reading →