Beyond the Rhetoric

It’s easy to fall into a routine and just about life’s business in a matter of fact kind of way. We all have our responsibilities and we all have our bills to pay. At the same time, I think all of us feel a yearning to have a greater impact on this planet. We want [...]

… you need to make sure you are asking the right questions. The human condition lends itself to the quest for answers. This is particularly apparent when you see the world through the inquisitive eyes of a child. Why does a zebra have stripes? Why do the leaves change color in the fall? Are we [...]

The loving father often told his daughter: “The first generation plants the tree; the next generation enjoys the shade.” A couple of months back, you might remember me mentioning The Year of Finding Memory by Judy Fong Bates. The memoir recounts her journey back to her ancestral village in China, some fifty years since she [...]

“Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.” There are only two things that are certain in life: death and taxes. As such, we should all make the effort to make the most of the time that we have on this planet. What are you going [...]