Juneteenth
“We all require and want respect, man or woman, Black or white. It’s our basic human right.” – Aretha Franklin On June 19, …
No Words
“The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.” – Dr. …
Grit
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from indomitable will.” – Mahatma Gandhi While on a run the other day, I …
The Slap Heard ’round the World
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the “smack down” at the Oscars last Sunday on live TV. …
Bravo Simone . . . and Aly, and Maggie, and McKayla
We may not readily recognize these elite athletes in street clothes or out of their normal milieu. Even more impressive than their Olympic medals is …
Bravo Simone!
It’s Ok To Be Human The pressure of performing at an extraordinarily high level over so many years, trying to live up to the expectations of …
Help for Addictions
Addiction in the Family If you find yourself screaming for hope and help with addictions, I’d highly recommend you pick up this just-released …
Shoulding
Stop Shoulding All Over Yourself My favorite psychologist, the late great Dr. Albert Ellis, coined this term: “shoulding.” We tend to tell …
Perspective
The Blind Men and the Elephant Three blind men come across an elephant. The first man happens upon its leg, and concludes it’s a tree. The …