Life can turn on a dime, and shift course in a heartbeat. Meet Selara, a precocious 13 year old who loves soccer and has a typical teenage crush on Justin Bieber. She smiled shyly as I teased her about her crush. Bad headaches turned into a … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Dad
Tomorrow would have been Dad's 86th Birthday. He left us almost a decade ago, yet I feel his presence in every ounce of my being. I talk to his photo on my dresser, almost on a daily basis. His advice was simple, yet honest. Principles by which … [Read more...]
Words of a Wise Man
My Dad was famous for not mincing his words. His words of wisdom over the years defined, to a large extent, the tenets by which I live my life. "Never be impressed by people who have money," he proclaimed. "Even a hooker has money!" Got to love … [Read more...]
We Live in a Relative World
"We have a 99 percent satisfaction rating." Is that good? Well, if you are a retail store, it could be exceptional. If you are a hospital, it could mean that you are giving one new born baby a month, to the wrong family. Not so good. We don't … [Read more...]