This is a photo of my Mom, taken about two years ago when she was 73. When I was younger, she loved having her photo taken. Mom was one of the biggest hams I’ve ever known. She would pose, smile, and almost shudder with joy of having a moment in time preserved on film. In [...]
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Wish I could say, “Happy Mother’s Day!”
May 9, 2010Love the earth? Save the earth!
April 22, 2010Today is the 40th anniversary Earth Day. Why should we care? Sunrises. Beaches. Outdoor play. Nesting animals. Forests. Clean water. Oxygen. Life. The choice is ours. Gray skies. Plastics. Pollution. Noise. Illness. Dirty water. Vanishing species. Death. Each of us alone cannot preserve our planet. However, if every one of us commits to doing what we can, [...]
Live until you die
April 20, 2010Here’s a question to consider. Right now, at this moment, are you living? Really living? Or, are you biding time until you die? Sunday morning’s edition of ESPN’s Outside The Lines included a report about Gay Culverhouse and her efforts to develop a program to assist retired NFL players in obtaining financial and medical assistance. Culverson is [...]
“Sucks” – questionable, taboo, or OK?
April 13, 2010Profanity is the common crutch of the conversational cripple. -David Keuck I don’t recall who said it, but I remember reading not too long ago that someone who uses profanity is really demonstrating an ignorance of the English language. There are many alternate ways to express the emotion, anger, frustration, surprise, or shock that is [...]
The circle of life includes death
March 27, 2010. It’s the Circle of Life And it moves us all Through despair and hope Through faith and love You might recognize the above words as part of the lyrics from the Elton John song “The Circle of Life,” from Disney’s The Lion King. At the office yesterday, we had a real “circle of life” moment, bringing [...]
We must try to contribute joy to the world!
March 4, 2010Do you remember Roger Ebert? The movie critic? Of course you do! Over the last eight years or so, he has been dealing with numerous surgeries and treatments for thyroid cancer which then spread to his salivary glands and jaw. After all of his pain and suffering, after losing the ability to speak and drink and eat, [...]
What was that fight about?
March 2, 2010Jerry Seinfeld was a guest on Oprah yesterday. He was there to promote his new show, “The Marriage Ref.” The show’s premise is that each week a panel of celebrities advises a referee on how to best help a couple settle an argument they are having in the marriage. The following comments caught my ear: Oprah: You [...]
Olympic thoughts: Who sets our limits?
February 17, 2010Monday evening, I watched Canadian Alexandre’ Bilodeau win the gold medal for freestyle skiing. It was nice to see Canada finally get the elusive gold medal in a home Olympics. However, I was even more impressed by the story of the Bilodeau brothers; 22 year old Alex and older brother Frederic. Frederic has cerebral palsy, which [...]
Update on gifts to Haiti
February 3, 2010Living in generosity is a beautiful thing. Working with people who share that spirit is awesome. In addition to a truckload of clothing and household articles, the final tally of Progressive Medical’s employee cash contributions to The American Red Cross is $4500. The company is matching employee donations dollar for dollar to fund medications for [...]
It’s simple: Healthcare reform is needed.
January 25, 2010This post is not my typical style. It is a real life story that I feel needs to be told. And, it’s my story. I hope you’ll read it and respond – in words and action. Something is wrong with healthcare, and reform is needed. I get that we need to negotiate what that means. No matter [...]
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