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The Incredible Songbook – and the Lasting Gift – of John Prine
In this post, I celebrate the 80th birthday of the late, great American songwriter and singer John Prine; and the wonderful stories and melodies he shared with us. On October 10, 2026, the 80th anniversary of the birth of American songwriter and singer John Prine, a group of 20 area musicians gathered at The Brewhouse…
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Adversity and the Unconquerable Spirit of William Ernest Henley
In this post, I tell the inspirational story of William Ernest Henley, the English poet and writer who refused to let health challenges and setbacks define him nor stop him from his life’s work and accomplishments. The English poet, writer, critic, and editor William Ernest Henley (1849 – 1903) became ill with tuberculosis of the…
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Taking Responsibility and Refusing to Play the Blame Game
In this post, I comment on the all-too-often human tendency to blame others rather than taking responsibility and leading when something goes wrong. The blame game is something nobody ever wins. None other than the great Hall of Fame manager Casey Stengel – wise despite his self-deprecating demeanor – offered the following sage advice related…
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Thank You to my Older Siblings…Growing Up as the Youngest in the Family
In this post, I comment on being the youngest of my siblings and the tremendous benefits of growing up with older brothers and sisters. My older brother Carl would be 81 years old today, September 6, 2026, and that set my mind to reminiscing. We lost him to ALS in 2015 at the age of…
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For So Many Reasons, We Will Always Love Dolly
In this post, I comment on the passing of American entertainment icon Dolly Parton and the many lessons she taught us. The great Dolly Parton – a legendary singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, accomplished businessperson, and tremendous example for all – passed away at age 80 on August 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. She accomplished so…
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The Perils of Indifference – Loss of hope and identity
In this post, I comment on Elie Wiesel and his wisdom regarding the dangers associated with indifference. Nobel laureate writer, professor, political and social activist Elie Wiesel (1928 – 2016) is remembered as a holocaust survivor who did much to inform the world of the atrocities in Nazi Germany’s World War Two concentration camps. He…
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