We relish news of our heroes, forgetting that we are extraordinary to somebody too. – Helen Hayes Feats of heroism are often equated to extraordinary actions. Firefighters dashing into a burning build to save a life or police officers that run into danger to keep everyone safe. Sometimes they dedicate their lives for a worthy…… Continue reading A Hero of the Day
When I think of a life well lived, I often think back to the ending scene of the movie Saving Private Ryan. James Ryan, now an elderly man, visits the grave of Captain John Miller. He asks his wife if he was worthy of Miller’s sacrifice in saving him. Although this is a movie, it’s…… Continue reading Live Well
Throughout my career in the information technology field, I’ve lost count how many times I upgraded computer labs. The time required for disconnecting and dismantling the computers were far quicker than the setup of the new machines. New computer setups require extensive time and effort to properly get the machines set up, configured, and keeping…… Continue reading The Building of Integrity and Character
The summer can be a period of doldrums for most sport fans. For many people, the summer is the slow period before football season begins. Not only the NFL, but college football. Listen to any sports talk shows, or watch some ESPN, or other sports media broadcast, and there are sure to be more and…… Continue reading Academics Always First
Let’s play a game of word association. In this game, I will use two different periods of time for each individual: Lance Armstrong in 2002: Dominant, cancer survivor, winner, beating the odds, world class, etc… would be common responses. He was a cancer survivor, and transformed himself into a world class athlete. His accomplishments in…… Continue reading The Temptation of the Lie
Deep Thinking 