Each day is an opportunity to make the world a better place
As I opened my eyes one morning last week, I looked out over a beautiful landscape: snow falling, a white cap on the railing, misty ponds in the background; a sky that was gray,… Read More
Monthly Archive: December 2013
The Holidays give us Hope for the Future – Christmas 2008
Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! The ubiquitous greetings of the season. Late Autumn, with Thanksgiving and Christmas is a time to enjoy the family and give thanks for the blessings of this life. The Norman… Read More
Sometimes the way forward requires a leap of faith
I awoke early one morning. As I tried to go back to sleep, I began to think of my father. He died early, at age 72. I came to the stark realization that… Read More
Live each day to the fullest because time catches up to you
Sadly, I have reached that age! The result of this onset of “old-timers disease” has been two-fold. First, I have become more aware of my body and not in a good way. When… Read More
Instead of fearing our future, Kingsport should work to shape it
I have often said that Kingsport needs a new strategy for the future. Unfortunately, after teaching strategy at West Point, I have come to understand that strategic thought is not intuitive to many people.… Read More
