Author Archives: S. J. Tagliareni

At a funeral yesterday the daughter referred to her mother as “Fed Ex”.She explained that her mother was immediately responsive to others ,and delivered on all requests often on the next day. What a wonderful testament to a life well … Continue reading →

Tommy Mount despite his physical limitations was a joy to be around.He would tease me,play his guitar with vigor ,and enjoy every moment of his life. This was largely because Jeanne did not lower the bar for Tommy’s opportunities,she raised … Continue reading →

I learned last night that Jeanne Mount had died.She was one of the most remarkable people that I had the privilege to know. Jeanne and her husband Chet had five wonderful children when tragedy struck not once but three times. … Continue reading →

Today was really my first day out and it felt good to experience the cold air on my face as I walked to the post office. Along the way there is a small park and I observed a young man … Continue reading →

Two more surgical procedures this month,one this Thursday and then one on the 25th.Feeling better each day, and appreciate all the notes and emails.Perfect time for writing and preparation of manuscripts and presentation materials.Working to develop financial sliding scales for … Continue reading →

Jackie Kennedy once said”her most important mission in life was raising healthy,caring emotionally balanced children.” I am here in Ankeny ,Iowa as a surprise or my son John’s 40th birthday. He was shocked when his sister Marisa,Elaine and I showed … Continue reading →

My parents Frances and Sal were”Show Up”people. They were always the first on the scene when anyone in their circle needed them.They never felt that distance or inconvenience prevented them from helping and caring for others. I received many Christmas … Continue reading →

Despite the fact that my father and his brothers could not speak English when they arrived from Sicily in seven years they owned the second largest laundry in New Jersey.They knew nothing about business,had no management theories, but had great … Continue reading →

I have always believed that politicians have the right to say ridiculous things, but there are limits and branding a group is over the top.All of us are concerned about terrorism ,but when any religious or ethnic group is deprived … Continue reading →

I am aware that we often preface many of our decisions with “what ifs” What if I try this and it doesn’t work out? What if I fail what will people say?Suppose we turn the what ifs into positives and … Continue reading →