I’ll be parenting this week as my son and his wife vacation in Punta Cana. Maria is a representative for those 31 products and earned this trip. I believe this is her fourth year in a row for that. All… Continue reading

 Fifteen years ago I was at work when I got a phone call on this fairly new device, a cell phone. It was my wife telling me two airplanes had crashed into the twin towers. I couldn’t believe it and… Continue reading

 I am the youngest. Yup, I’m just 63. I have an older sister and two older brothers. One brother has passed on, but I still count him. Whenever I talk with them I am aware that I am the youngest,… Continue reading

There is an old saying, just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. It is my feeling that too many in this country have forgotten that advice or never heard it in the first place. The first example that pops to mind… Continue reading

 It was asked, who is Ben R. A very good question and one I’m afraid I have no answer for. My immediate thought was, am I who I want to be, or am I who I appear to be ?… Continue reading

 There are times and situations in life when you feel your hand is forced. For me, those are the worst times. I prefer to make my moves slowly and carefully. I do have a tendency to react, more than act.… Continue reading

 I was reminded of a paradox this morning. Many of us will move to a new location and when we get there, start to make it just like the one we left. It is an attempt to make it home.… Continue reading

 I became somewhat embroiled in a discussion that was started inadvertently. That often happens on social media as the reader can not see your expression and the nuances of language are not detected. I take responsibility for that as the… Continue reading

 I woke up this morning with a feeling of sadness. As I sat down to write I couldn’t help but think about yesterday. I had posted a comment is response to something I saw on Facebook and that sparked a… Continue reading

 What is the importance of the future and why do we worry about it ? Can we change the future ? I don’t see how you can change what hasn’t happened. Whatever will happen was certainly influenced by today, but… Continue reading