Monthly Archives: August 2014

I believe that beneath the slogans and the labels the majority of Americans want action in the areas of the economy,immigration,education and a host of other issues that effect directly their lives.These are covered by red Herrings such as “class … Continue reading →

Just when you thought the days of David slaying Goliath would never appear again a group of courageous people showed us the power of commitment to an ideal. The employees of Market Basket against all odds have restored the CEO … Continue reading →

One of life’s great joys is to watch the growth and maturation of your children. In the beginning they are nurtured , loved and the responsibility for their welfare is largely the responsibility of the parents .As time goes on … Continue reading →

The big mistake that we are making as American citizens is that we have fallen for the trap that our politicians have set for us. They benefit from our assuming the positions that allow them to actually do nothing that … Continue reading →

There are days when the gamut of the human experience stares you in the face. My niece gave birth to a beautiful baby girl which has filled the entire family with joy. On the other side of the ledger a … Continue reading →

Race continues to be part of the great divide in this country and endless commentaries continue to skirt solutions and support rigid perceptions and stereotypes. For every issue on one side the other side poses a scenario that contradicts the … Continue reading →

Harold Greenwald one of my professors in graduate school and the author of “Decision Therapy”believed that at some point in the first ten years of life we make a critical deision about who we are. That decision is often based … Continue reading →

Congratulations, because for one more day you hid your fears and lack of self-worth by abusing an innocent kid that had no chance to fight back. Your bravado and brutality may be celebrated by others lacking in self-esteem who use … Continue reading →

A lasting conversation with my friend and mentor Viktor Frankl always seems to come to the front of my brain whenever I hear the cries for matching violence with violence.I hear it every day when warring sides urge their fellow … Continue reading →

“She helped me become the best possible person I could become.” These words were spoken by a friend at his sister’s funeral. What a beautiful tribute to a life well lived. Helping others to reach their potential is probably as … Continue reading →