Wisdom From A Mythic Bird
A few close friends came over for an early dinner. As is our custom, everyone left by 8:00 p.m. As the clock strikes 9:00, I…
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Playing the Piano – Again
Last year when I told my twin brother that I had started taking piano lessons, he was dumb-founded. “Why would you do that?” he said. …
It’s Not Just About You
We have known for some time that people who are religious or spiritual tend to have better health and well-being (see David Williams and Michelle…
The Color Of Hope
Color has a significant impact on our emotions, perceptions, and physical well being. For example, red is associated with love, passion, heat, leadership, courage, rage,…
Aging with Grace
Many consider grace to be virtue. In fact, The Good Men Project, an online community that generates conversations world-wide about what it means to be…
From Loneliness To Solitude
“The Naked City” TV show (1958-1963) began each episode with an aerial view of New York City. The camera swooped into a shot of a…
Adventures in Reading
I am not an adventurous person by any standard measure. I don’t take risks with my money or my life. I don’t do extreme sports…
Of Old Age And Strawberries
As I walked Yoda, my nine year old Shih Tzu, in the park a few days ago, I came upon an extended family sitting on…
Success: A View From The Shade
The hundred year old oak tree provides home for robins and shade for me as I travel forward then back on my familiar creaky rocking…
The Illusive Nature of Quality
In 1980 the Ford Motor Company was facing declining sales, negative public image, and poor employee morale. Japanese cars were making American automobiles, including Ford,…