I played golf with some of my UT folks today. It was a warm day after the powerful storm yesterday. We were a bunch of hackers hitting little white balls around a lush green course with a degree of frivolity. We played for fun with no one keeping a … [Read more...]
Silence is Spoken Here
June 6, 2013 by
"Silence is Spoken Here." This sign greeted me where-ever I turned at Gethsemani. Three days removed from my monastic experience, I have a greater appreciation for the power of silence, and of listening. I think listening is the most important … [Read more...]
A Tribute to Ollie
June 5, 2013 by
Recently my wife's uncle and one of my favorite educators, Mr. Oliver Hakeem, passed away. Mr. Hakeem taught at one of the premier private boarding schools in India, Sherwood College, Nainital, where I was privileged to be his student. As we look … [Read more...]
Who Have You Inspired Today?
June 4, 2013 by
Today I had the distinct pleasure of having lunch with General Karl Horst, Chief of Staff at Central Command (CentCom) at MacDill Air Force Base. His firm handshake and piercing eyes were humbling. I knew I was meeting a true American Hero. His … [Read more...]
