[January 1, 2024] In Junior High School, my classmates and I were required to memorize the preamble to the U.S. Constitution, a worthy undertaking. Despite trying hard to memorize it through many frustrating hours, I was unsuccessful. This event symbolizes my entire education experience; rote knowledge came slowly and with torment. I felt like I was somehow retarded.… Read More »
[December 31, 2023] As I type this article, my last blog post of the year, my dog Bella is at my feet. She is sleeping there but also in her protective mode, guarding me from any danger lurking and unknown. A few days ago, she returned to the veterinarian’s office for a second emergency visit in a week. … Read More »
[December 30, 2023] Most of us heard about the Bible story of David and Goliath as children. Goliath was a giant who stood 9 feet tall and weighed over 500 pounds. He challenged the Israelites to fight him to determine which nation was superior. Every day for forty days, twice a day, Goliath came down into the valley… Read More »
[December 29, 2023] Larry Elder is a hero of mine. He and I are almost the same age; we grew up under similar circumstances and were, at best, average at school sports. In an article published yesterday titled Success is not Just about Skill and Talent, Larry tells the story of his superbly skilled and talented friend who… Read More »
[December 28, 2023] One of the earliest articles I wrote for my blog was about leader transparency. Titled A Few Thoughts on Leader Transparency, my core idea was that people must know that their leaders are open about their decision-making and that they provide an honest assessment of the results of their decisions. Leaders had better be squeaky… Read More »
[December 27, 2023] A statue is not so much about the past as about our future. That is the best way to understand why we build statues. This simple observation does not mean statues are not about our past. But it does mean that we build statues to bargain with the future, to help bring about a better… Read More »
[December 24, 2023] Feminists have strived for decades to gain equality for themselves compared to men. But is that really what feminism is about? Hannah Pearl Davis disagrees strongly with feminism. Recently, she was on SkyNews being interviewed by Piers Morgan, along with feminist activist Ava Santina. Pearl has put forth arguments against feminism, essentially saying that feminists… Read More »
[December 25, 2023] My two-year-old sister Terri spotted the little bird first and called out in the calmest voice, “Mommy, a birdie.” It was a small bird in a small nest, maybe a sparrow or finch, and was hidden within the branches of our new Christmas tree. Now, the bird was flying in a panic inside our living… Read More »
[December 24, 2023] Four years ago, a small group of men – all acquaintances – were discussing “doing something” for their community. One of these men knew and befriended a World War II veteran and his devoted daughter. The veteran was a highly decorated Army medic. After the veteran passed away, his daughter suggested to the group that… Read More »
[December 23, 2023] Ten years ago, I wrote a short article about the core values of the Salvation Army (USA). I’m a massive fan of this organization, but it is changing, and that makes me hesitate. Founded in 1865 in London by Catherine and William Booth, they sought to bring salvation to the poor, destitute, and hungry. I… Read More »