Today, across the country, thousands are joining together to demonstrate their convictions that we are not to become a Kingdom, that we are to remain a Democracy! There is definitely a feeling […]
I’m not complaining, mind you, but . . .
Years ago, I removed the word “complain” from my vocabulary. I decided that if I could do something about something, I would. If I couldn’t, complaining served no purpose other than getting […]
Leadership – 6
Compassion – to be in sympathy with – harmony is part of the etymology of the word. A leader, an effective leader, must have compassion, in a true sense, for those he/she […]
Leadership – 4
Service – A leader needs to view leadership as a service. He/she is a servant, not a king or a dictator. Personal goals and aspirations are set aside and replaced by the […]
Leadership – 3
Integrity – honesty, sincerity, truthfulness, trustworthiness If a leader expects to be followed, it is essential that he/she be trustworthy. The followers must know that the leader is truthful. Honesty is essential […]
Funny but True
Passion
Passion – an interesting word. Printed on an advertisement for the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the word suggests that people should follow their passion and subscribe to the opera series. That’s what […]
I’M ANTI- ANTI-
Never say never. Seventy-five years on this earth and I’ve ordered my first yard sign to post. I’ve always maintained that it’s nobody’s business who one votes for. Secret ballot and all […]
Atlas Shrugged – Revisited
It was during college in the 60s that I was introduced to Ayn Rand, first through The Fountainhead followed by Atlas Shrugged. She spoke to me then, as she did to many […]
Politics – As Usual
It’s fascinating to trace the mind webs that our thoughts are constantly weaving. Yesterday my search for the number of words in the English language led me to the Global Language Monitor […]
NEW PERSPECTIVES 