On Monday we will celebrate one of our country’s numerous Federal holidays. For many it is eagerly awaited only because it will offer us yet another three-day respite. In today’s “connected” yet “disconnected” society, I suspect a large number of Americans would not be able to explain what Memorial Day […]

It seems like today the most important thing that we can accomplish is winning at everything we do no matter what the cost.  Don’t get me wrong, I love to win. I have no beef with winning. What does bother me, however, is the feeling I get that too many […]

There is a wonderful Native American saying given during a ritual ceremony celebrating a young man’s initiation into manhood. It goes something like this: As you go the way of life, you will see a great chasm. Jump. It is not as wide as you think. Although there are a number […]

With this Sunday being Mother’s Day, how could I not choose to laud the one who is arguably the most inspirational person in each of our lives? Mothers are those who never quite leave their children alone, even after they are gone; even after they are gone. My mother bodily […]