Author Archives: S. J. Tagliareni

Not a week goes without someone from my past re -entering my life.Our paths had once been joined but time and circumstances forced us to go seperate ways. Often almost without exception there was no severing of the relationships, and … Continue reading →

The remembering of all those that perished in the 9/11 tragedy somehow spawned the idea of courage in my mind. There were people of every creed,race and color whose lives were ended that day. Many of them were the children … Continue reading →

It is literally impossible to forget the horror of that day and the pain that spread across the entire country.Innocent victims lives were ended by the hatred and deranged beliefs of strangers. There is no way that we can wipe … Continue reading →

During the Democratic convention there was the repeated theme of caring for others. It is the hallmark of a great society that lives out the adage of providing for the weakest members. I have learned this from my family, and … Continue reading →

Retirement in the context in which we have known it may need to be radically altered, In the past it often meant the gold watch, a luncheon and then start to get ready for the rocking chair and the grim … Continue reading →

I thought Michelle Obama’s speech at the convention last night was riveting. She poured everything she had giving a glimse into who she is why she loves the man who is my president. There are no perfect human beings in … Continue reading →

I will not demonize Romney or Ryan. I am sure that they are decent human beings who love their families and their country.Obama is far from perfect but he is closer to my world view than the Republican ticket The … Continue reading →

I must admit that the search for significant meaning leads me toward grandiose plans and expectations.There is nothing wrong with searching for the mammoth achievenents but sometimes this quest clouds other opportunities..In evry day there are countless opportunities to reach … Continue reading →

This is the time of the year when political conventions flood us with how terrible the other side is.Hosts of accusations based on fact and fancy occupy days and nights trying to convince the electorate to support an individual party.It … Continue reading →

I spent two delightful days with my Brother Russ and we explored a host of topics. Though we are deeply committed to each other by nature,training and disposition we are vastly different. He is very conservative on most issues and … Continue reading →