Take the Win

I spoke at an event recently, and my wife, Judy, was with me. It went so well that after I finished, somebody who was supposed to talk about another subject instead spoke about how much my speech helped him. I felt very gratified, but something kept bugging me. I was...

Let Me Share My Mother

Mother’s Day was Sunday, and I request that you let me get a little sentimental here. This time last year, my mom was in the last days of her life. As you might expect, I am thinking about her this year because it is my first Mother’s Day without her. I want to share...

Graduates Meet THE GRADUATE

In 1967, a very famous movie called The Graduate came out. It was about a young man named Ben who graduated from college, but in his angst, he refused to get a job. He lived at home with his well-to-do parents and simply hung out. (He also allowed himself to get...

Captain of the Ship

A seagoing captain commanded a passenger ship sailing from Liverpool, England, to New York. His family was on board with him. One night, when everyone was asleep, a squall unexpectedly swept over the waters and tossed the ship violently, awakening the passengers. They...

Moonlight Sonata for One

I read a story* explaining that Beethoven wrote Moonlight Sonata with a purpose. It was for the sake of someone else. He wrote it for a little girl who was blind. Somehow, he wished to convey beauty that she could not see. How do you describe the splendor of the...