Author Archives: S. J. Tagliareni

When one looks at the massive negative forces in the Universe it is easy to become a pessimist .War, famine, natural disasters, non functioning governments and a host of other headlines may easily cast one into pulling the covers over … Continue reading →

Inspiration comes in many forms and those moments elevate the human spirit. We have all experienced a moving speech, a profound novel or the majesty of an opera or concerto. However inspiration also can be found in the gentle touch … Continue reading →

Many members of my family have served in the military, and a few were wounded in battles in the second world war and Vietnam. Neighbors lost their lives in Korea, while others still carry the scars and memories of past … Continue reading →

Setbacks and unexpected disappointments often come without warning and certainly can cause havoc in our lives.Feelings of failure,frustration and a sense that there is little control in life may accompany the events. However there is often an alternative to merely … Continue reading →

I have witnessed courage on many occasions in my life where people despite tremendous challenges find ways to cope with tremendous challenges. I saw it when I was mentored by a Holocaust victim who chose despite his personal losses to … Continue reading →

Have a few friends who are experiencing difficult times. Some have debilitating illnesses and others are caught in this difficult economic time. It can be very lonely to struggle with these serious issues, and no matter what the daily challenges … Continue reading →

In 1938 the tide of Nazi barbarism turned its complete focus on the Jewish populations in German speaking areas.The laws penalizing Jews were only the beginning and on the pretext of spontaneous retaliation for the murder of a German official … Continue reading →

Last night we all turned the clock back one hour and there are moments when we wish we could turn the clock back many years. There comes with age some realizations that things have really changed. For example I can’t … Continue reading →

The bulk of Americans are not at the extremes politically, and wish that their representatives govern ,not merely win partisan arguments. They also desire their government to work as hard as they do. Next year the House will be in … Continue reading →

It was a real joy yesterday watching children all over the city enjoying themselves as they paraded around schools and neighborhoods in their Halloween costumes. Their smiles, giggles and exuberance made many of us smile and sense the wonder of … Continue reading →