Growing up in Queens, New York, our family subscribed to the daily Long Island Press, a local paper that reported on local news. The paper went out of business in 1977. My mother would read the Long Island Press regularly, including the obituary column. When I was in grammar school I remember asking my Mom one day “why are you
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Several years ago there was a commercial on TV for Honey Nut Cheerios. It was a showcase, similar to a refrigerated meat or fish counter with a worker behind it serving customers. The showcase was stocked with identical boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios – same size, price and packaging. A customer comes up to the counter and “orders” a box
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During the holiday season I was in a colleagues’ office as he received an e-card – he looked at it and exclaimed “I can’t stand when people send e-cards they are so impersonal and I rather they just not send anything then to send an e-card”. The next day this same colleague was standing by the shredding bin and throws a
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The morning started as any other, it was a fall morning, the air was crisp, and the leaves were colorful, almost at their peak as we waited on the platform for the 5:55am train to Grand Central. We each took our “appointed” place on the platform, the train pulled in and with robotic accuracy we took our customary or “designated”
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In furtherance of appreciating America, and embracing the spirit of patriotism, thoughts move quickly to the men and women who have defended our freedom throughout history and the sacrifices they and their families have made so that we may enjoy the benefits of democracy. I had two experiences that inspired me to write the next two passages, one to a
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Be Free My Brother Oh brother of mine My days are gray without you Today the sun is shinin’ bright I saw your face reflecting on the Lincoln Pool And I’ve been wishin’ you were here with me Oh brother of mine I miss you so The pain is so deep I can’t go on without you Oh my brother
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A Prayer for a Young Soldier Your mama was nervous Your brothers were sad You stood proud ‘cause Your call to duty came to be And duty you chose A stranger stood by Wanting to say Thank you young man But all she could say was a prayer that you would be safe And soon home in your mama’s arms
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One morning on a crowded 5:55am train to Grand Central Terminal I was sitting in a four seater. The seats fold down because the area is for Special Needs – strollers, wheel chairs, etc. However, if the section is not being used for its intended purpose, the fold down seats can be used by passengers to sit. Most mornings these
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During the holidays the confluence of a holiday letter and a challenge by a member on my team created the inspiration for this reflection. The holiday letter was from dear friends of mine who lived in Homer, Alaska. After living for more than 55 years in a beautiful home on the Kenai Peninsula they sold their house and “downsized”; not
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