Author Archives: S. J. Tagliareni

I am blessed to be part of two wonderful families. The family of my birth and the family of my marriage are both exceptional gifts but they differ in many ways. The family of my birth is the more traditional … Continue reading →

Recently a friend with a heavy dose of sarcasm said”Sal you are ever a bleeding heart.”Some would take offense at the remark but I wear those words with pride. It is true that I refuse to accept the limitations of … Continue reading →

There is no doubt in my mind that Romney won the debate last night. Obama was way off his game. Give Romney and his team credit for that performance. For those of you on my side of the aisle remember … Continue reading →

There is a wonderful closing scene in the movie”A Few Good Men” where the marine colonel being cross examined bluntly states” You can’t hanle the Truth.” This statement reflects the age old bromide that the American public can’t hanle the … Continue reading →

In the search to know that we make a difference we often miss the obvious. Everyone yearns for some great achievement like writing the great American novel or finding a cure for a major disease. Certainly we all want our … Continue reading →

Growng up in the city it was a constant reminder to always consider what people would say about your choices.Certainly there was societal value in this overriding consideration. You follow the straight and narrow because of family guidance and other … Continue reading →

I have been mezmerized by watching the Ryder Cup. Two teams pitted against each other with overriding devotion to winning the cup. National pride drives the golfers and individual egos are buried in order to truly be part of the … Continue reading →

The challenges facing American education are so mammoth that the temptation is merely to shrug the shoulders and accept the status quo.No one has a solution that fits all sizes in the scenario but every little bit helps.Pressing legislators to … Continue reading →

It is not enough to merely shrug our shoulers at the fact that many kids in this country go to schools that ill prepare them for life. It is a waste of time to point fingers and feel good that … Continue reading →

I watched a heartbreaking movie about the plight of parents and children who desire to have a quality education, but through no fault of their own are stuck in dismal educational facilities..There are so few educational opportunities for many of … Continue reading →