When Valentine’s Day Isn’t The Same
Valentine’s Day symbolizes love and hope for the future. But sometimes, after we’ve lost someone special, it can be difficult to enjoy this day. And this is thoroughly understandable. If you’re thinking of someone who is no longer with you today, try to remember the special Valentine’s Days you did get to share together. Try [...]
Steve Jobs: “Life is brief, and then you die. You know?”
I think the most admirable lesson Steve Jobs taught us about the way he lived his life was that he LIVED it. To the full. Overflowing. Nonstop. Always creating. Always dreaming. Always expanding. Completely. He used every drop of it and we grasped all he gave. Billions around the world honor him today as he [...]
Memorial Day 2011
In anticipation of Memorial Day this year, I did a little research to find out exactly how many families have paid the ultimate sacrifice of sending their loved ones off to war, never to return to them. I was amazed at the huge numbers of deaths, especially during World War I and II but had [...]
Uniting Children of Vietnam War Heroes
Today on Memorial Day 2010, I was so delighted to learn about a wonderful organization which was started 20 years ago to unite the children of the 58,260 men who were killed in the Vietnam War. “Sons and Daughters in Touch” will celebrate their Dads’ lives this Father’s Day, June 20th, as they do each [...]
When a Moment Changes Your Life Forever
When I reflect on the devastating plane crash near Buffalo, New York that killed 50 people this past Thursday evening, I tend to notice how fragile life can be. We go about our business each day anticipating that we’ll wake up with all our family and friends in tact, and go to bed with the [...]
