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Nelson Mandela suffered under a racist system that had unjustly punished him for years. When he finally was released and became the leader of South Africa he did not seek vengeance but rather brought the nation together. He did not … Continue reading →

I love the expression”Be yourself because every other person’s life is already taken”.Most ,if not all of us, at some point in time want to be someone else.In our eyes they have more than we in the areas of wealth,position,prestige,and … Continue reading →

Every time I do a presentation on Leadership at least one person in the group thinks they are limited because they are shy and somewhat lay back.My immediate reaction mentally is that the world has been changed for the better … Continue reading →

One great way to lead into the weekend is to perform at least one act of kindness today.We all want our presence to make a difference and no one is without the opportunity to be kind.I am sure that within … Continue reading →

I learned a long time ago that speech is a predictor of behavior. It is not pie in the sky to believe that the way we speak to ourselves largely influences our choices and behavior.We have the ability to alter … Continue reading →

I was contacted by one of the persons from my recent book club meetings. He has had no contact with his father for over three years . The father,a devout catholic, has been unable to accept the reality that his … Continue reading →

The response in California and Texas book clubs has been incredibly favorable. I love the face to face interactions and am considering using Zoom technology so that I may reach book clubs across the country. If anyone is interested in … Continue reading →

Attended the funeral of a friend’s mother at Cape Cod and the service was lovely. It was one of those exceptional services that perfectly blended religious ritual with human love and witness. The three eulogies were seamless on the part … Continue reading →

I usually write at a coffee shop in Jamaica Plain in the morning.Thre is an older man( how can I call anyone older)who is there every morning. I always cheerfully say hello to him but he never responds. Yesterday a … Continue reading →

A novel recounts six decades in the lives of two lifelong friends. Author, motivational speaker, and former Catholic priest Tagliareni (The Cross or the Swastika, 2014, etc.) blends his own memories with fiction in this sparkling, inspirational novel about Michael … Continue reading →