As many have heard, on March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD, collapsed, and there is still a search for workers who perished in this tragic accident.   My question today is are you a Bridge Builder?   “A trio of new investigations is underway Monday to see who might be… Continue reading Bridge Builders

As an avid reader of two books a month, I read “Limitless” by Jim Kwik four years ago.  Today, I continue to be limitless in writing five things down each day to be grateful for and not taking specific things in my life for granted.   Bing Videos   When you look at the symbol… Continue reading Limitless

As I continue to find time to reflect during this Lenten season, I’m reminded of the “Empty Boat Story or Parable.”   If you have never heard of it or if you have, then here’s a refresher.   I’ve provided different versions to discern so you can read them later or share them with others.… Continue reading The Empty Boat Parable

As the month of February begins to end, many organizations will get their last opportunity to close out Black History Month programs for 2024.   My thoughts today stem from the message delivered on April 3, 1968, the day before his assassination, when Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” address was his… Continue reading The Mountain Top

Only a few hours ago, on this particular day, I attended Midnight Mass, knowing there were many soldiers preoccupied with other things while others were celebrating Christmas with family and friends.   Not being pompous or all-knowing, I have felt the emptiness of Christmas as a soldier.   As I thought about what this day… Continue reading Sacrifices and Things I know about a Solider

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to travel to a celebration of life.  I heard something profound during the Eulogy that caused me to reflect on my own life.   What was said is that each of us is only here for a few days.  Not being morbid, however, I understood better the meaning… Continue reading A Few Days

Today I’m asking you to think about how you look at life. Only you have the answer to that question. We each have a message to the world, if we decide to deliver it. Take a moment now, think about your message to the world, and then compare it to your disposition. How have you… Continue reading Dispositions

As I thought about my topic for today, a specific quote or phrase came to my mind “Same Soup Different Bowl.” It can also be translated as Same Bowl Different Soup, which describes an everyday, mundane situation. I can tell you that it was profound when I first heard this quote or phrase being relayed… Continue reading Same Soup, Different Bowl

Have you ever thought that sometimes you are connected with your past? Today, as I contemplated articulating my thoughts, I didn’t have to go far to find my inspiration. Each of us has several thousand thoughts per day; mine were derived from something in the ground. My inspiration is knowing how I can help others… Continue reading The Connection to Life

Today, when I look at how far I have been and where I am going, I’m reminded of how blessed I am. This week, through the power of vision, I had many first times in my life, allowing me to discover new things by opening my eyes to new insights. One of my first-time events… Continue reading The Power of Vision