Throwing It All Away

“He who neglects the present moment throws away all he has.” – That observation by Johann Friedrich von Schiller, a great German historian and playwright, holds much truth for all of our lives. ———————————————————— Early one morning fire broke out in a house on a narrow street. The fire spread quickly, and flames were leaping … Read more

What Is A Father?

A father is a person who is forced to endure childbirth without an anesthetic. He growls when he feels good and laughs very loud when he is scared half-to-death. A father never feels entirely worthy of the worship in a child’s eyes. He is never quite the hero his daughter thinks . . . Never … Read more

Lessons From Geese

Fact 1: As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an up-lift for the birds that follow. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock adds 71 percent greater flying range than if each bird flew alone. Lesson 1: People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are … Read more