For Dad

close but not too close, empathy given free protecting from a distance, support supporting me love enveloping my life, compassion reigns supreme sacrifice for others, the sacrifice of dreams pain molded into love, discipline firm but true Passion pouring out, devotion breaking through speaking truth to power, standing for those who can’t fighting battles for …

You Can Quote Me

I love quotes. Little pieces of philosophical brilliance in a bite size offering providing inspiration or possibly motivation. They are like movie trailers for concepts & principles. They can inspire hope. They can move you to action. I will never forget my father giving me Bartlett’s Big Book of Quotations. I loved that book. Loved …

Hurry Time’s Running Out

There is a difference between having knowledge and applying knowledge. I know eating a healthy diet full of fruit & vegetables will prolong my life. However, unless I actually start to eat those healthy foods & stop eating the junk food, the knowledge is relatively useless to my long term health. I’m sure you understand the point …