Author Archives: S. J. Tagliareni

I grew up in a wonderful community but there was little diversity Most people were Catholic and the family model was primarily the nuclear family . Choices of occupations were limited for women and I did not even know a … Continue reading →

It seems to me that many times I have a series of tapes in my brain that play regularly. Some are quite helpful and positive but some are not so useful and create limitations. Many of these tapes center on … Continue reading →

What a privilege it is to raise children. From the moment they are born there is a bond that alters who you are.Their first smile and the second you let go and the two wheeler wobbly moves away becomes part … Continue reading →

I learned a great deal from my father and to this day I miss him. The boyish charm, the zest for life despite advancing years and the ever presence of his marvelous sense of humor. My father through marriage carried … Continue reading →

I was on the train from hell when I boarded the #91 New York to Pinehurst N.C.The train was four hours late and arrived well into the early morning. There was much groaning and moaning among the passengers and I … Continue reading →

There are people in the course of our lives who play an important part and then for various reasons we lose touch with them. It is not that we completely forget them but both parties usually get wrapped up in … Continue reading →

One of my oldest friends has led a remarkable life and it always amazes me that despite his advanced age he never seems to lose his enthusiasm .Recently over a cup of coffee I inquired as to what makes him … Continue reading →

I have two friends who have interesting views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. One is an Israeli who believes that her government must radically change many of its’ policies and end much of their current behavior if there is to be … Continue reading →

It dawns on me that every day I take so many things for granted The abilities to see,talk,hear and be relatively mobile are facilities that are spontaneous and have been given little notice. The food that is available ,housing and … Continue reading →

When Newtown occurred everyone of us pledged to do whatever we could to enhance the possibility that it would never happen again. There was a level of outrage not seen on an issue for some time with all sorts of … Continue reading →