Let Freedom Ring!

As Independence Day fast approaches, I keep hearing Let Freedom Ring. I am moved by the patriotism and fervor with which many celebrate this holiday. Some that I know are focused entirely on the food- ribs or chicken or burgers or all the above. Who to invite for the...

What I Learned from My High School Reunion

What I learned from my high school reunion continues to inspire me! There were about 120 fellow classmates from my high school class of 40 years ago. It was an interesting time reconnecting and learning what we have been up to over the past years. It was a real coming...

Self Help is an Oxymoron

An oxymoron is a figure of speech that juxtaposes words that appear to be contradictory. For me, the term self-help fits this idea perfectly. So many people think they can help themselves all by themselves and this is not the case as I have witnessed over my 30 year...

David Letterman Finale

As the David Letterman finale on late night television aired, I recalled like so many others the great guests and comedy that brightened and lightened our world. Thank you, David Letterman for the laughs, the stupid pet tricks, awesome guests and most importantly your...

Gone Flying Lately?

I am alive, alert, awake and enthusiastic. I have been reflecting lately on perception and the ways in which people see and experience their world. I have been in the presence recently of people who say they are seeking a better, more awake path yet they run from the...