Monthly Archives: February 2014

In many cases in our history injustice has been met by silence on the part of many in the society. However, the fiasco of trying to limit the rights of others in Arizona was met with the outcry of ordinary … Continue reading →

Fortunately the Arizona governor vetoed the ridiculous attempt to exclude the gay community from its’ constitutional rights. I am glad that she decided for whatever reasons legal and political that she could not support such a flawed bill. However, it … Continue reading →

In light of all that one wishes for it is easy to forget all that one has.I am ever grateful for the blessings that I have experienced along the way. Good health, loving families, marvelous friends  and countless moments of … Continue reading →

When we visit a museum and gaze at a superb painting created by a master we utter the words” one of a kind”. The painting is so unique that it is truly priceless. There is another one of a kind … Continue reading →

One of the roadblocks to taking a risk toward some meaningful goal is the ever abiding sense that something awful will happen. This cloud of doom creates discomfort, and at times immobilizes even the first step toward something that we … Continue reading →

I had an extended conversation with someone in a coffee shop this morning which believe it or not centered on the meaning of one’s life. I was reading the extended version of Viktor Frankl’s book “Man’ Search for Ultimate Meaning … Continue reading →

Caring about the environment is not a conservative or liberal issue. It is alarming how the most basic parts of a healthy existence are constantly in jeopardy. Careless implementation of laws that should protect toxic chemicals from flowing into rivers are manipulated … Continue reading →

The rigid positions on guns must be open to more dialogue due to the recent incidents surrounding”stand your ground cases”.It is difficult for me to believe that persons are shot and killed because of texting in a movie theater, or … Continue reading →

Writing a book may appear to be a solo flight but in fact it is a collegial venture. So many hands and minds must touch the work before,during and after publication.Currently I am trying to assemble a national and to … Continue reading →

There are moments in the American tale when the future looks bleak. I grew up with the inherent belief that the American dream was available to every person in this land. However,that dream is somewhat tarnished by the reality that … Continue reading →