The Packaging of 2014: What’s ‘Like’ Got to Do With It?
The web is awash with collections of images that attempt to sum up the past year.? And what news sites … Continue Reading
A ‘Wild’ Idea: The Past Need Not Imprison You
The movie Wild is perfect to see during this last week of the year, when millions of us will make … Continue Reading
Taking Control of Our Memories
Our memories are the things that make us who we are.” So says neuroscientist and New York University professor Joseph … Continue Reading
The One and Only Joe Cocker
I was blessed to grow up with some of the greatest rock’n’roll ever recorded. Recently, one of the most original … Continue Reading
Triumph of an Unbreakable Spirit
I found myself celebrating Easter this Christmas, and I was quite moved by the experience. No, my calendar was not … Continue Reading
How God Helps the Heroes of the World
From Odyssey Networks’ Faith on the Record series: There are many strong candidates who could arguably be considered “Person of … Continue Reading
This Little Light of Mine
I love the holiday season. Whether in the subway, on the streets, or even at airport security, people are gentler … Continue Reading
A Path to Unity for New York City
From the Newsmax article by Brad Hirschfield: “As one who has lost people close to me in acts of terror, … Continue Reading
Hanukkah’s Universal Teachings
From State of Belief radio: “The holiday celebrations are officially underway. Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, began Tuesday and … Continue Reading