Let’s be honest, this election was nothing like recent, past Presidential contests over my lifetime. Frankly I am alarmed by what we halve done here. For disclosure, I have always been progressive and leaning Democratic. But I was never rigid or rabid. Each time I had a preference for a candidate. I preferred Obama but […]
This day always brings me to the proud memory of my father, after who I am named. A kid from New Jersey he served during World War II in the Army Air Corps. He was a crew member on the infamous B26 Marauder bomber. Due to it’s heavy losses early in the war it was […]
If you’re following the trial in New York against Donald Trump, the headline story is the credibility of Michael Cohen who is testifying against him. With his sordid reputation and history he is being rightfully assailed for his credibility. He has willingly admitted repeated lying and stealing in the past. So it makes his present […]
Friday, May 3, 2024 There are many factors that shape identity, and they can be shaped through both external and internal factors. Society, family, friends, ethnicity, culture, location, media, interests, self-expression, and life experiences are all common factors that shape identity. Psychologist Kenneth Gergen detailed his description of the ‘saturated self’ to describe being overwhelmed […]
I have been thinking quite a bit lately about forgiveness. Forgiving those who offend us is not a widely practiced habit or seemingly even highly valued these days. Among our close relationships there is usually pressure to reconcile and preserve the connection. But this is generally not the case among strangers. We are offended by […]
Perhaps the most universal challenge of every human being is the reality of aging. The fantasy idea is that I will live a long, productive and happy life into my late years. But what does that mean? Let’s postpone the ‘productive and happy’ variable for now and focus on ‘long’ for a moment. What is […]
For Catholics and other Christian’s we are now in the season of Lent. Growing up in the Catholic Church this was a typical and predictable part of the year for us. But if you were not a Church goer, or with no Christian religious history or knowledge, Lent certainly seems strange. Right from the start […]
Thursday, January 18, 2024 “I am not a gun owner, and I am not against gun ownership at all. If the need arose I would get a gun. Several members of my family are gun owners and I have no worries about their safe handling. They are trained and use it for firing at the […]
Dr. Will and Dr. Sally Downham Miller will be launching a new series of YouTube videos featuring their shared and unique interests. Dr. Sally, a retired elementary school school principal is also an author and a nationally renowned authority in the area of grief and loss. She has made frequent appearances in national media especially […]
The music world finally said goodbye to a legend! With the passing of Tony Bennett at 96 years old, it is worth reading the online summary of this amazing man’s life and work. Of course we knew him for his delightful and unique signature voice, but this was an American icon with a lived commitment […]