Accomplishment

Even at a very early age, children like to emulate activities of both parents and their older siblings.  We've all seen a two year-old try to sweep the floor or help mix cupcake batter.  What better time to start nurturing this almost innate sense of family. It is never too… Read More »

My Lady, I am far too aware of my nearsighted and selfish fumblings through life to accept your fine words without protest.  I am a simple and humble man who has, as I told you on the phone once, made a selection of choices at certain times of my life that others would not have made. I chose… Read More »

Growing up shy and a stutterer I was often interrupted, spoken “at” and chosen last for school teams or projects.  It was a hidden blessing in some ways.  Many in my high school were mighty surprised to see me become a reporter –…

“Our attitude is the crayon that colors our world.”—Allen Klein, cancer doctor.

In a time-pressed, relationship-diminished world, you are able to demonstrate a caring attitude most quickly through compassionate, complete listening. Yet we are…

 what is the point of life if it is full of sadness,hate,fear and pain? we end up dying anyway. I am tired of the sadness. everyone keeps saying i need to shape up my mood and get rid of my horrible attitude. I say that if happiness is mot intact that there is no point in life. We say it is...

John Wooden was arguably the best coach in the history of college basketball. However, in our opinion, he has made an even bigger contribution in his ideas about personal success, irrespective of whether or not you ever touch a basketball. He developed the Pyramid of Success. In the coming weeks,... Read More »

When I was pregnant for the first time I was amazed by the experience completely. You'd think no one had ever had a child before except for me and Mary Magdelene. Forwarned about the common occurrence of postpardum depression or at least a mild case of the baby blues I tried not to worry yet... Read More »