How We Choose Our Heroes
Some say that we live in an age without heroes. Do you think that is true? Well, even if it … Continue Reading
Inspiring People
Gratitude for a Life Well Lived
Yesterday, I buried a friend and teacher of many years. She was older, but hardly “old,” at least not from … Continue Reading
How the Big Bang Brought Big Joy
Imagine how you would feel if years of curiosity, perseverance, creativity, love of learning, and faith were rewarded with confirmation … Continue Reading
In Praise of ‘Into The Woods’ Composer Stephen Sondheim
Earlier this year, Frank Rich wrote an insightful and heartfelt piece in New York Magazine on the extraordinary American composer … Continue Reading
Happy Birthday Jesus and Isaac Newton
The title may appear glib or snarky to some, but that is not how it is intended.? It simply reflects … Continue Reading
Happy Birthday Keith
Can you believe Keith Richards turns 70 this coming Wednesday? I saw the Stones for the first time 40 years … Continue Reading
In Memory of Nelson Mandela
My post today has very few words.? Nelson Mandela died yesterday at 95.? Here are two beautiful and wise clips … Continue Reading
Video: Reflections on JFK and Flawed Heroes
From Odyssey Network’s Faith on the Record series: “On the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, … Continue Reading
Honoring Our Veterans Isn’t Just One Day
Today is Veterans Day and whatever our politics or opinions of war, we need to respect, honor and most critically, … Continue Reading
Video: Innovating Compassion. A Discussion with Irwin Kula, Angela Maiers and James Doty, M.D.
So a neurosurgeon, a visionary educator and a rabbi walk into a bar…? I met Dr. James Doty and Angela … Continue Reading