I’ve been thinking about the stupidity of racism lately. The year Hattie McDaniel became the first ever African American to win an Oscar...

A friend on social media recently asked a good question: What brought you joy as a child? What a wonderful thing to ask and I'm glad he...

The story goes that after signing of the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin said to his newly minted fellow Americans, “We...

As per the norm, I was listening to music as I took my five mile walk this morning. My smart phone shuffled from song to song until the...

On September 11, 2001, right about the time as I write this today, a thirty-two year old man was holding his four year old close to his...

Tug of War is one of the most popular lawn games played worldwide. Two teams pitted against each other in a test of strength, pull on...

As I was walking this morning there were brisk Santa Ana winds. As the strong breeze blew into my face, I mused to myself that it made me...

I was at the eye doctor a little while back. As I was wandering around their expansive lobby waiting for my name to be called, I saw an...

Much of society today says that you shouldn't ever feel ashamed. Shame is for the weak. If you feel shame, it’s wrong. People should be...

I was walking a few days ago when I found myself a couple of feet from a chain link fence. As I walked by, taking in the details of the...

I was out on my walk as usual today. As I walked over a bridge, I passed the remnants of a homeless camp in the flood wash below. I found...

As I was getting ready this morning, I was trying to do something about my severe case of bed head. I ran my hands under the water,...

Keep playing. If you stay positive and continue being friendly, it's only a matter of time before you stop hitting the ball against the...

Getting older is a circle for the wise... So I've been thinking about time. Just like the rest of us did when we were their age, the...

Positive thinking can change a person’s life. Maybe positive media programming can change a world. The horrible fire that occurred in...

Think of the other guy and not just yourself. It’s that simple. I was out on my walk as usual today. As I walked over a bridge, I passed...