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Bakery conversation

I felt as though I was on Candid camera while having breakfast at the corner bakery yesterday. The place was mobbed with tourists and it was necessary to share tables.I was seated with a couple that were quite unhappy with … Continue reading

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Thank you

We live in a time period where there is a great deal of mistrust in institutions that have been the cornerstone of our society.There is a tendency to dismiss any government agency, or anyone who is part of the establishment. … Continue reading

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New Novel

Working on a novel and one of the characters bears more than a slight resemblance to yours truly.It is amazing how many specific memories come cascading out, and to some degree it is like reliving moments as though they were … Continue reading

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Terrorism

There is always some belief or cause that allows terrorists to take human lives without pause or reflection.Since the beginning of recorded history some belief, at times religious, or framed in the desire to create a better way of life.It … Continue reading

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Grandmother

Yesterday was my most recent attempt to downsize the mammoth amount of material I have accrued.In the midst of this never ending exercise I found some pictures of me and my grandmother.She was an incredibly kind person who was my … Continue reading

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March Madness

One of the reasons I love the NCAA basketball tournament is that many of the smaller teams upset the favorites. The somewhat smaller conferences arrive with long odds ,and go somewhat unnoticed, but they seem undaunted by their famous opponents. … Continue reading

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Fear of Disappointment

One limitation that stands in the way of our dreams is the fear that we will experience disappointment if they do not materialize.It is a kind of emotional insulation that allows us to be safe from the emotions that often … Continue reading

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WEBSITE

My daughter Amy is revising my website, and I am excited about the opportunities this will provide. I have a passion for coaching and speaking about the belief that everyone under the right set of circumstances can be a leader. … Continue reading

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Reach out

There are persons in our lives who are such treasures that the very mention of their name makes our hearts smile. They are the ones who make us laugh,who always have our backs, and their love and care have enabled … Continue reading

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Rags to Riches

A year ago the Seton Hall men’s basketball program was a disaster. The straw that broke the camel’s back was an embarrassing loss to Marquette in the Big East Tournament. Th coach had a mutiny mid season,and fans,including myself were … Continue reading

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