The Power of Words

As a person who does a lot of talking for a living, there are a couple of aphorisms that I learned a long time ago that are helpful to me yet today. Words, like eggs, are tender things. They should be handled with care. Because words once spoken, like eggs once broken, are difficult toContinueContinue reading “The Power of Words”

Reflections on Chardon

By the time a child reaches the age of 18, he or she will witness 200,000 acts of violence, including 40,000 murders.  That is the cumulative result of watching an average 25 hours of television a week.  Is it any wonder then, that aggressive and violent behavior is a more characteristic trait in today’s teens?ContinueContinue reading “Reflections on Chardon”

Oh No, Not Another Opinion on Jeremy Lin!

You don’t have to be a professional basketball fan to recognize the name Jeremy Lin.  But in case you don’t, let me introduce you. Jeremy Lin is a point guard for the New York Knicks, a team that has won its share of championships, but in recent years one of the more mediocre teams inContinueContinue reading “Oh No, Not Another Opinion on Jeremy Lin!”