Image from Google's Home Page on MLK Day, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke these words on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963. Tens of thousands gathered to participate in expressions of dissatisfaction with a lack of racial inequality in society here in the United States. Fifty-seven …
Category: voices
Song of the Week
Listening to several songs this past week that were from music I listened to decades ago. Many of those songs' lyrics still ring true for me today. I feel the old feelings I had when I first heard the music, listened to the tunes over and over, until I knew all the words. And so …
Remember
"Those who do not learn from their history are doomed to repeat it." Remember those who died during the attacks in the United States on 11 September 2001. Remember those who died saving other people on that day. Remember those who have died since responding to the evil that spurred those attacks. REMEMBER.
Celebrating Susan, 2017
A dozen years back I met this amazing person. Her name is Susan. I was really lucky. She taught me a lot about myself and love and learning. A few years later she became my wife. Together we made a family, now with three little children. I am even more lucky now. Susan teaches me …
Sunday Prayer
Loving God, please grant us your inspiration, instruct us in your ways, guide us through the obstacles each of us face, allow us to feel your support in the darkness, find our way through to the light, and filled with your Spirit, empower us to lift each other up. AMEN.
Seth, Fred, and Me
Putting myself in very good company, but you know, if you don't strive for excellence, you'll likely not get there. Seth Godin and Fred Wilson are just two of the millions of blogging voices out there. They are two of my favorites as well. Among the traits I like about both of them is the …
2015: The Year of GOOD Content
After more than a month hiatus from blogging, I feel a new, expanded sense of purpose and direction in the new year. No surprise really, since January frequently brings to the fore new goals, new vision, new dreams for folks. Weight loss, regular exercise, financial and profession advancement or otherwise positive change...all these fall into …
Two Examples for GOOD: Using Your Voice, Making a Difference
I'm a BIG fan of twitter. There are two main reasons. First, I love the twin effect of having an immediate voice to the world for anything and everything GOOD that comes to mind. I also love the fact that I find SO much GOOD coming from every corner, including sources I know and of …
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