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  • Teen Generation Raising the Bar for News Media?

    In this post, I take a look at the results of a recent News Literacy Project survey that, not surprisingly, indicates American teenagers distrust and dislike the news media. Back when I was growing up in the 1960s, my Dad read both editions – morning and evening – of our local newspaper. He habitually arrived…

  • Bohemian Rhapsody Turns 50-Years-Old

    In this post, I remember Queen’s tremendously creative and innovative operatic rock masterpiece – Bohemian Rhapsody – that defied musical industry limitations and became legendary fifty years ago. Do you remember the first time you heard Freddie Mercury sing those famous opening lyrics? “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a…

  • Words of Wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson

    In this post, I share the importance of self-reliance and listening to your inner voice as shared with us by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Ralph Waldo Emerson, the great American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, critical thinker, abolitionist, and poet, is often referred to as the leader of the transcendentalist movement and the father of American Literature. He…

  • Be SMART when you ask for help…and also when helping others

    In this post, I share the importance of asking for help when you truly need it and providing assistance to others when you are able. There are teachers – helpers – everywhere, so utilize their expertise and advice. Then, pay it forward to help others. I was so happy when navigation systems became standard equipment…

  • The wisdom of George Dawson – It’s never too late to learn something new or do something different

    In this post, I share the lessons found in the book Life Is So Good, the story of Mr. George Dawson’s long life and his decision at age 98 to learn how to read. I was browsing the biographies and memoirs aisle at my local Barnes & Noble when I had the good fortune to…

  • The Many Lessons from Tom Petty

    In this post, I honor the memory of the great Tom Petty, who passed away on October 2, 2017. His music, though, and its lessons live on for us to learn from and enjoy. There is so much to learn from the late, great Tom Petty. He and his bands – The Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch…

Table of Contents – All Blog Posts To-Date

2/20/26 – Active Listening &Thinking Before Speaking is Great Advice for Everyone
2/9/26 – Stretching Our Comfort Zones for More Fulfillment, Happiness, and Accomplishments
1/12/26 – Yogi Berra: “I really didn’t say everything I said.” Maybe so, but let’s appreciate the wisdom anyway.
1/1/26 – Happy 2026 – Let’s strive to make it the Year of Positive Thought and Imagination
12/24/25 – The Duke and Memories of a Perfect Christmas
12/9/25 – 45 Years Later: John Lennon…Watching the Wheels Go ‘Round and ‘Round
12/4/25 – Teen Generation Raising the Bar for News Media?
11/26/25 – Bohemian Rhapsody Turns 50-Years-Old
11/21/25 – Words of Wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson
11/6/25 – Be SMART when you ask for help…and also when helping others
10/23/25 – The wisdom of George Dawson – It’s never too late to learn something new or do something different
10/8/25 – The Many Lessons from Tom Petty
9/24/25 – Respectful Communication: Mastering the Power of Words through what we say and what we hear
9/14/25 – “When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.”
9/4/25 – Lee Corso, Cliff Drysdale, and other voices of our lives
8/26/25 – Remember when we were told to keep our opinions to ourselves?
8/3/25 – US Open Dating Game: Promotion for Promotion’s Sake
7/29/25 – Observations & Thoughts from Induction Day in Cooperstown
7/16/25 – Young Guns Moving Men’s Tennis into the next generation of greatness Know the Power of Good Public Relations
7/9/25 – Following The DTSSTY Principle
7/3/25 – Taking Responsibility & Apologizing…What a Concept
5/30/25 – Let’s make every day, National Creativity Day
5/13/25 – MLB must recognize gambling as an addiction and treat it the same as other addictions
4/23/25 – Everyone should celebrate World Book Day
4/11/25 – Record Store Day reminds me of the 1970s and the Gallery of Sound
3/22/25 – World Poetry Day promotes creative expression and bringing people together
3/3/25 – Remembering James Harrison, blood plasma donor extraordinaire
2/25/25 – Will the Eagles miss ‘super’ opportunity by declining invitation to the White House?
2/3/25 – Quick thinking while in the spotlight
1/11/25 – Remember the past so we don’t repeat it
1/4/25 – Bob Dylan movie rekindles interest in his words
12/14/25 – UPenn’s communication falls short in time of crisis
11/22/24 – Conceptual Art Goes Bananas
10/20/24 – Delta Airlines Needs Common Sense Lessons
10/9/24 – Frances Tiafoe: “I’ll be better for y’all.”
10/4/24 – Much more than the ‘Comet of the Century’
9/18/24 – The Necessary Art of Cursive Writing…
9/18/24 – I’m With You, Pharrell …
8/29/24 – Wayne Dyer to the Rescue…
8/23/24 – Shout Out to Mollie & Georgie for Dog Month
8/23/24 – And You Thought the School Bus is Dangerous…
8/23/24 – Start Your Day Off Right…

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