Monthly Archives: April 2014

Whenever that voice in the back of your head starts to tell you all the reasons you cannot meet the current challenge add the voice that reminds you of what you have already achieved. It is not the first time … Continue reading →

There are many who believe that we have reached parity in our society regarding women’s rights. However there is a mountain of data that indicates that there are many social and economic disparities. We can play with statistics, but the … Continue reading →

It is natural to focus on the violence that occurred at the Boston Marathon last year but I was struck by the wondrous response of so many to the explosions. First responders without hesitation rushed to the site without hesitation … Continue reading →

In the 1930’s the Nazi’s created disturbances in neighboring countries by having locals create situations where it appeared that German citizens were being abused. This was all part of a plan to invade on the pretext that Hitler wanted peace … Continue reading →

There is something invigorating about all of the signs of new growth in nature after such a harsh winter. The longer days filled with sunshine enhance our lives and the new beginning never seems to grow old. Some of our … Continue reading →

It never seems to end that hatred and endless acts of violence continue because again yesterday three innocent lives were taken just because they were Jewish. It is nothing new for Jews to be made the target of hate simply … Continue reading →

I am off to Branson and Des Moines for presentations this week but before I go I have a confession to make. I have always viewed myself as a white haired Italian American man but the internet tests have shed … Continue reading →

There are days when writing is most easy and enjoyable. Plot lines flow,characters develop with ease and dialogue truly resembles the ordinary way people express themselves. However, there are other days when the writing is painful,slow and nothing seems to … Continue reading →

There are some historical crimes that must never be forgotten, and it  is not revenge or hatred that must keep them alive in our memories. The inhumanity perpetrated against people because of their color, religion  race or other diverse reasons are … Continue reading →

It is estimated that we have approximately sixty thousand thoughts in a one day period.Many are random, but for some there are strong patterns which influence  behavior. If the thoughts are mostly negative then to some degree they will influence the … Continue reading →