Category Archives: Inspiration

Holocaust Memorial Day

Viktor Frankl is the only man I know who voluntarily entered the concentration camps. I met Viktor in April of l985.  He became a friend and mentor who had a profound influence on my life.  Once in a quiet moment, … Continue reading

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Operation Babylift: The Story Behind the Story

It’s the stuff of legends. A plane takes off from Tan Son Nhat Airport at 4:00 PM on April 4, l975.  It’s less than a month before Saigon will fall.  North Vietnamese troops are rapidly advancing.  Desperate people are pouring out of … Continue reading

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Einstein’s Greatest Discovery

Near the end of his life, Albert Einstein -born 134 years ago today – was interviewed by the editor of a scientific publication.  The interview ranged across the breadth of Einstein’s life and work.  As they were wrapping up, the … Continue reading

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Truett Cathy

If you don’t know Truett Cathy, you probably know Chick-fil-A.   If you know Chick-fil-A, you know they have the best the chicken sandwich around and the best service of any fast food restaurant in the country.  You may also know … Continue reading

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Henri and the Holocaust: Light Out Darkness

Henri Landwirth is about to celebrate his 87th birthday.  It’s safe to say he beat the odds. At the age of 13, Henri was sent to Plaszow, his first concentration camp.  Over the next five years he went from Plaszow … Continue reading

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