We Have To Belong

This is a continuation from my last post.  Funny how things connect for us, right?  By chance I bumped into an article on the CNN Health website last night that speaks in some depth on the topic of belonging.  In my last post I paid homage to Marina Keegan who wrote a touching essay for... Continue Reading →

Remember Marina – The Opposite of Loneliness

You may have read this story this past week.   A recent graduate from Yale died in a car accident on the way to meet her parents.  A young promising life cut short; a terrible tragedy.   Here name was Marina Keegan.   Her story became widespread news when the piece she wrote for her commencement class hit the internet.  It is a... Continue Reading →

Thursday Thought – Where are the World Leaders?

Note: Each Thursday I will post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts will be a quote, piece of music, artwork, or inspirational video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let's finish the week together. What is inspiration?  Each Thursday I post something uplifting and positive... Continue Reading →

Reasons Stop Mattering

There is a great story about growing responsibility as a leader from Steve Jobs of Apple.  He told a story, often apparently, to all new Vice Presidents at Apple.  It concerned the janitor who cleaned Steve's office each day.  At one point Steve noticed that his trash bin in his office was not emptied each day.  After... Continue Reading →

Strength and Compassion

Today is Memorial Day in the United States.  My writing today is a continuation from my last post about Eric Greitens a US Navy SEAL and humanitarian.  I am reading his book titled, "The Heart and the Fist".   Between time with my family and BBQ this weekend I can not get enough of his story.  I... Continue Reading →

A Navy SEAL’s Wise Advice to Graduates

I recently read an article written by William J. Bennett who monitors the list of University commencement speakers each year.  He is reviewing the trend on the chosen speakers and the message of these speakers.  It is a terrific idea Mr. Bennett has here as it can tell us so much about where society stands (at least... Continue Reading →

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