The road not taken simply leads to other roads to take
It is a beautiful sunny day today. You could almost be forgiven for believing that Spring is just around the corner. Of course it is not, but it is not hard to buoy… Read More
Tagged: life & family
The Laws of Physics apply to all of Life
We often think of human interactions, the social and economic systems we establish, as a special. In reality, they operate in much the same way normal things around us do. In fact, the concepts… Read More
Thankfully we still have brave few to man the ramparts against evil
Thirty years ago, I commanded an Armored Cavalry Troop in Europe. We patrolled the border with East Germany. It was a sobering experience and it brought me face to face with evil. … Read More
Without Personal Responsibility, no great society can long survive
I was five years old and it is one of the most memorable experiences of my childhood. I “sneaked” several pieces of candy before dinner and was caught. My mother asked if I had… Read More
Reunions remind us of both who we were and who we would want to become
I recently returned from my 35th Reunion at West Point. Sadly, I had lost touch with many of my classmates over the intervening years since graduation. Yet, I walked away from the weekend with… Read More
Social evolution is trying to keep pace with technological change
Recently, I was contemplating the nature of relationships. I have also found that the character of interpersonal relationships seems to morph over time. Specifically, over the course of the past two decades I… Read More
The Future Demands a Response
This time of year is one of celebration and optimism. Last weekend, I attended my daughter, Katie’s graduation from Duke. It is always a bit melancholy to have such a milestone pass. Inevitably,… Read More
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
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
