Author Archives: S. J. Tagliareni

Carrying a grudge takes a great deal of energy ,and it has been my experience that the ones I have maintained for years bring little value to my life. Born out of real or perceived slights ,their purpose is justification of … Continue reading →

My Father would often reply to the question of how he was with “any day you are doing business above ground is a good day.” His attitude primarily was based on his conviction that life in itself was a marvelous … Continue reading →

Woke up last week with a mild sore throat and a memory leaped into my consciousness as I tried the old gargle with salt trick. Saint Blaise is the patron saint of sore throats ,and the Church has an actual … Continue reading →

This coming week is one that has significant meaning for people of various religious beliefs. It is of great benefit to learn the meaning and beauty of others’ beliefs. I have had the benefit of dear mentors in the Christian,Jewish,Muslim … Continue reading →

There are times when we like  Dorothy,the Tin Man,the cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow take off to find some Wizard that will fill all our dreams.This imaginary power source will remove all of our fears, and fill us with powers … Continue reading →

If I had won the lottery there are countless wonderful ways that i would have spent the money. Visions of helping all sorts of others wove their way to my dreams and fantasies. I dutifully bought my ten tickets and … Continue reading →

There are many indications that love exists between a parent and child but none is greater than a public birthday party.Today I attended the birthday party of a wonerful five year old girl and her nine dearest friends. It began at … Continue reading →

One day years ago I receive a call from an eighteen year old student who told me that he was going to end his life, but because I had treated him kindly he wished that I would forgive him. To … Continue reading →

We all know that every day there are issues that may be out of our control. Things happen in our personal lives that we could not envision, and certainly the level of stress fluctuates. A financial setback, an illness, the … Continue reading →

In the long gone days of undergraduate studies a name stands out that has had influence on my pen to this day. Professor John Franzetti had a passion for the English language and his love of literature was infectious. As … Continue reading →