Conversation: Youngest and Oldest Child

Have a conversation about the following: When I was little, with four older sisters, I was constantly told that I had to respect my elders which included my sisters – one of whom was six when I was five. While the concept of respect is a most positive thing to bring your child up on, as it [...]

every day is extraordinary

Today  I met a man who has been subjected to bullying and stereotyping all his life,  and in the end came out on top. I realized that those who attend school, do not do well, and survive it, are frequently the ones who accomplish great things in life. Why? Part of it is the  ‘nothing [...]

Lebron Did Just Fine

Lebron James did what he wanted to do, in the way he felt it should be done. Big deal. His departure gave us a chance to hear him, see him and get a better sense of who he is as a human being. While he spoke, was sort of interviewed, he looked entirely uncomfortable, except when he [...]

Ask yourself…

1) How aware are you, of what you don’t know? 2) When you learn something knew about a passion – say art – what is the experience? 3) Have you had a mentor, or a ‘master’ teaching you, instructing you? What was the relationship like?

Conrad Black and Lil Wayne: Writer and Blogger…is that okay? They are in Jail.

In October, 2010 Lil Wayne, the rapper was charged with criminal weapon possession and criminal possession of a loaded weapon and sentenced to 1 year in jail. If you want to know how he’s doing in jail all you have to do is check out the following blog: http://weezythanxyou.com/ and his ESPN blog on sports. Many of [...]

H1N1 – Is this a Crap Shoot or What?

I have read at least three dozen articles, journal reviews etc. etc. etc. on H1N1. I have spoken to the most well respected doctors in the country, particularly those involved with infectious disease. I have done so, because like you, I have an invested interest to find out the truth. In my case, it’s far more than [...]

A Standing Ovation for Courageous Parents

I have written about this before but am quite amazed at the courage of Filipino women who have come here to work and left their children back home. They do it for a better life. This courage, extreme bravery is similar to the Tibetan people who send their children to India for a better life, [...]

It is as if I am Crying, and I am Small

Something touches us so deeply. For everyone that something is different but the effects are always a deep, stabbing slice of the spirit, a loud pinch that speaks with such volume that our rational dissipates and our reason shrinks like the turtle going to hide in her shell. For me it is a child crying a suffering crying. It is [...]

AS I PASSED THROUGH THE DAY I NOTICED…

AS I PASSED THROUGH THE DAY, I NOTICED…. 1. … that a man whose daughter is suffering from cancer was deeply pained. How many people go through this pain? What does it mean to a parent to have to be witness to your child in so much agony? How does one digest a child’s illness that could [...]

On Moving: Does it Suck or is it Refreshing?

Moving is generally an onerous task that most people do not look forward. Much is said about it and the culture surrounding this lack lustre task such as: if a friend  helps me move, then he/she has really proven his/her commitment to me. Further, what is the time called when your furniture and belongings are [...]