Category Archives: Inspiration

I chose not to attend my high school graduation ceremony, eager to head for Washington, D.C. where I had a summer job at the U. S. Senate.  Though it was not a conscious decision at the time, it is clear … Continue reading →

      What is the indispensable ingredient of life? What is the most potent force in the universe? Where can we find the solution to all our personal problems? Where can we find the solution to the problems of the world? What … Continue reading →

History remembers John Adams as our first Vice President and America’s second president. He was on the drafting committee for the Declaration of Independence and argued eloquently for its passage.  After July 4, 1776, Adams traveled to France, where he … Continue reading →

It’s been a tough year. It’s hard to get passed the daily barrage of disasters we hear on the news. It sometimes seems like our country is coming apart and all is lost. At times like this, it is important … Continue reading →

My father had Black Lung, the Coal Miner’s disease, causing his health to deteriorate progressively through the years.  The degeneration of his lungs put an increasing strain on his heart.  Heart problems were followed by kidney problems, kidney problems by … Continue reading →