Author Archives: Bill Halamandaris

Distilled to its essence, the common denominator of all the moral precepts laid down by the founders of all the great religions is selflessness.  Collectively and continually, they remind us we cannot see God until we take our eyes away … Continue reading →

Here we go again. On Monday, another man, said to be insane but armed to the teeth, pulled the trigger on a tragedy that ended the lives of a dozen innocent people, shattered the lives of their families, and shut … Continue reading →

 Twelve years ago but the memories are still fresh. The Senate Office Buildings where I grew up looked like they were under siege. Concrete barriers blocked the streets. Police were posted at intersections leading to the Capitol.  The National Guard … Continue reading →

Increasingly as I grow older, I find myself considering the decisions that dictated the direction of my life. I chose not to attend my high school graduation ceremony, eager to head for Washington, D.C. where I had a summer job … Continue reading →

Uncle Jim was the black sheep of our family.  He conned my father out of his life’s savings, bilked friends, and swindled strangers in a seemingly endless series of get-rich-quick schemes. As a boy, I remember being increasingly embarrassed every … Continue reading →