Thursday, April 27th, 2017 11:59:18
A Meaningful Life
This month has included the passing of my friend Julie who, at 41 years of age, was almost a decade younger than I. Julie had been diagnosed with cancer 38 days before she died. Her funeral, while filled with shock....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, April 20th, 2017 11:58:36
New Day, New Race
This week, the national media and national Democrats claimed a premature victory in the Georgia sixth congressional district special election, which they saw as a referendum on President Trump. But they suffered a rude awakening.
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, April 6th, 2017 11:57:57
Surviving Weather and Turbulence
In the South, spring thunderstorms and tornadoes can leave deadly destruction in their wake. The milder storms bring relief from pollen, leaving the air purer and easier to breathe, as well as providing much-needed water for the rapidly growing crops....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, March 30th, 2017 11:57:28
Connecting and Communicating
This past week, after President Donald Trump and Speaker Paul Ryan, R-WI, pushed for a vote on the repeal/replacement of Obamacare, the bill was pulled at the last minute due to lack of votes. All week they thought they could....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 11:56:57
Where We Belong
While we might have changed a lot since our high school days, according to Emily Esfahani Smith, author of "The Power of Meaning; Crafting a Life that Matters," (Crown, 2017, New York, New York), one attribute is still the same:....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, March 16th, 2017 11:56:16
A Resilient Country
While the election and inauguration are over, it seems, at least to me that partisan politics are as strong as ever. It spills over not only on cable news, broadcast news, internet and print, but also into daily conversations and....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, March 9th, 2017 11:22:06
Frameworks, Gratitude and Grievances
Today's hyper-connected, social media driven world shapes the information and news that each of us consumes. What many of us see on search engines, Facebook and Twitter is based on our history, our likes and our preferences. While this might....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, March 2nd, 2017 11:21:35
Real Honesty
Slightly more than a month into his presidency, Donald Trump reflected on his performance so far -- both in terms of what's been done and how it's been communicated -- during a Tuesday interview with "Fox and Friends." Trump, known....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 11:21:01
Real News Versus Newsish
For the past decade, there has been an increased focus on good nutrition and "real" food. Most people understand that while a treat at the ballpark might be fine in moderation (who can resist the cotton candy), a diet of....
Read the complete article at Townhall.com....Thursday, February 16th, 2017 11:20:13
Where Strength Comes From
This Presidents' Day, instead of buying a new appliance, read George Washington's Farewell Address and Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address. The two speeches provide insight into my two favorite presidents. Both presided over our country during times of vast change....
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