Storms of Life

Adversity, misery, heartache, pain and struggle. Much of my life I have invested time, energy and resources trying to insulate myself from problems. And although I knew that eliminating problems was not totally possible, security and safety became very important to...

Imitation

In 1957, I was an impressionable 7 year old who started playing baseball in earnest. My favorite team was the Milwaukee Braves; but my favorite player was a second baseman for the New York Yankees, Bobby Richardson. In the 1960s, he was the Most Valuable Player in the...

Blind to My Neighbor’s Need

Our hearts have been touched by the suffering of the survivors of the earthquake-induced tsunami. The world-wide response has been staggering. Yet we regularly hear the cries for help from around the globe – victims of the ravages of war and disease. Sometimes...

Enthusiasm

Philadelphia has waited too long for an American football championship. However, this coming Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles will play the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. The excitement and energy expressed by Philadelphia fans is palpable. Buying a cup of...