Author Archives: S. J. Tagliareni

One of life’s great joys is the company of your adult children. Today is my son John’s birthday and his presence in my life has been a remarkable gift. The roles of modeling and learning have been reversed over the … Continue reading →

Great time of the year to spend some resources on setting goals that will raise the level of our life experiences. I learned a long time ago that seeing “what finish looks like” makes all the difference. Seeing the final goal … Continue reading →

As the new year approaches I hope that we will retain some of the wondrous memories that dear friends have left. I wish to think of Rob Hess every time I see  homeless persons  on the street, and do what … Continue reading →

Growing up years ago the word retirement meant that there would come a period of time when a person would be free to basically just relax and have no cares. However,I prefer to think of retirement as the ultimate promotion … Continue reading →

Another year has flown by and soon the new one will begin. Always a good time to recharge, and not spend too much time and energy on what we did not accomplish, or be immobilized by where we failed. Through … Continue reading →

As the year winds down I am aware of certain truths that need to be reinforced. One is that every day is precious and to put off important goals may not be a wise decision. The second is that friends … Continue reading →

There is often no simple reason why someone is homeless. It can be a host of realities that lead a person to sleeping an a piece of cardboard or under a bridge. Rob Hess believed that the homeless reality though … Continue reading →

The end of life can often be filled with pain and suffering not only for the one who dies but also for loved ones. The loss is often so searing that it literally can be felt physically.I was reminded many … Continue reading →

One of the pervasive feelings that comes at this time of year is the opportunity to forgive others.The stories of Scrooge,It’s a Wonderful Life and a host of other ones remind us that human nature is capable of rising above … Continue reading →

For the next four days I will see the world through the eyes of a wondrous six year old.Erica is filled with the spirit of Christmas, and is  captivated with all of the joy and love of the finest parts … Continue reading →