Category Archives: Inspiration

They called to tell me Rachel was dying a few days ago.  It came as no surprise.  She has been battling cancer for years. My last communication with her was by email 3 months ago and that was brief.  She … Continue reading →

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 →