Tempo giusto (the right speed)

Speed and efficiency have always been a priority for me. My life and activity level may at times seem harried and frenzied to those observing. But the ability to plan my schedule, accomplish much with efficient effort and minimize the time involved has always been a...

Consequences

Recently, after finishing a great dinner, I felt delightfully refreshed and comfortable. Then came dessert. I chose chocolate mousse pie. The result – a bloated and miserable feeling, knowing that I had just doubled the caloric content of my entire meal. If I...

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...