Last night I received news that my friend, Jim Bovinet, passed away. Jim and I were in the doctoral program together, and he welcomed me into his home and his family early in the program. Over a three year span, I spent many evenings hanging out with … [Read more...]
The Loss of a Child
A seventeen year old boy is dead. The man who shot him was found innocent. A young life is extinguished before it had a chance to blossom. Unfortunately, incident this has become more about ratings and legal experts who come out of the woodwork to … [Read more...]
A Celebration of My Father
Today is a day to celebrate Dad. My Dad was always my hero. He taught me the importance of being a good husband and a good father. And he did this by his selfless example. His entire world revolved around his family. His passing was one of the … [Read more...]
A Tribute to Ollie
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...]