Violence Begets Violence

I recently had a beer with a veteran law enforcement officer who had seen stark violence over a 30 year career." We live in a violent world," he remarked, "and violence is learned behavior." Images in the movies and video games show blood and gore, … [Read more...]

The Human Side of Sports

I confess that I am a sports junkie and rarely find a sport I don't enjoy or can't watch. The good news, is that the older I get, the losses stay in perspective. It is a game after all. I was watching the ESPY awards — that celebrates athletic … [Read more...]

The Tech Generation – The Spill-over Effect

The younger generation, though tech savvy, continues to lose its communication skills. This tech boom has crept across demographic and socio-economic segments. With each text, email, and social media flurry, we hide more, talk less, and create chasms … [Read more...]

Change is Good

We are all familiar with the notion that the only thing that is constant is change. Then why do we resist change, as we bask in our individual comfort zones? Whether it is changing behavior, relationships, or stepping out to try new ways of thinking … [Read more...]