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Observations & Thoughts from Induction Day in Cooperstown – 2026
In this post, I comment on my experience being part of the media group covering the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on July 26, 2026. I once again attended the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cooperstown, NY, as a member of the media representing the Wilkes-Barre, PA, Times Leader newspaper.…
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The Monarch Migration and Butterfly Effect
In this post, I take a moment to appreciate the many lessons we can learn from nature, including those taught by the incredible migration of the monarch butterfly. Monarch butterflies are simply amazing. Their wings are paper-thin and seemingly fragile, yet they travel thousands of miles as part of their annual migration. The monarch is…
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The United States Semi-quincentennial – Happy 250th Birthday, America!
In this post, I celebrate the wisdom and vision of the Founding Fathers and honor 250 years of American independence – born when a small rag-tag army defeated the mightiest empire of the world to establish the greatest republic to ever exist. In 1893, poet Katharine Lee Bates, an English literature professor at Wellesley College…
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Poor Communication at Center of San Francisco Giants Pride Night Controversy
In this post, I explore how the San Francisco Giants Pride Night fallout could have been avoided with thorough planning as well as complete and accurate communication. The Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw was definitely onto something when he said, “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” According…
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Ringo Starr Has Consistently Stayed on His “Peace and Love” Message for Over Sixty Years
In this post, I celebrate the long-time mantra of musician Ringo Starr – Peace and Love – as well as the Beatles’ drummer recently completing his 2026 All-Starr Band tour. And, yes, he’s nearly 86-years young. When counseling people prior to their speaking engagements or important presentations, I consistently emphasize the fact that they must…
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There is Hope for Patients with ALS on this year’s Lou Gehrig Day
In this post, I celebrate advancements in ALS research and clinical trials and encourage everyone to Accelerate the Cure by making a donation to the ALS Association in memory of the great Hall of Fame Yankee first-baseman Lou Gehrig. I am writing today to ask everyone to join me in observing Major League Baseball’s Lou…
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