Compassion and Peace in a Confusing World
I’ve been retired from my paid work with the bereaved for about three years now. I still read information about grief, loss, and mourning because daily living seems to pull me toward such situations. I don’t seek the work, but throughout my career and retirement, the situations seem to follow me. I ‘ll share some examples:… Continue reading Sharing Grief
Watching the news regarding the Uvalde Elementary School shootings was beyond troubling. The police spokesperson tried to explain what happened, stuttering over words, nearly weeping, and apologizing personally for the errors which were made. Seeing the interview with the Senator from the Texas district in which Uvalde is located was harder still. He sobbed throughout… Continue reading Our Country Mourns, Again
On Mother’s Day this month our family came together to celebrate my daughter Erin, a mother of three, and my wife, also a mother of three. I enjoyed the festive occasion celebrating the two mothers whom I love and respect for the role they have play in their children’ lives. In my career, I worked… Continue reading My mother’s day
Years ago, I decided to leave the human resources management field but had no idea where I would end up working. Someone suggested I meet with a recruiting professional, sometimes called a “head hunter.” I was somewhat leery, but having no other ideas, I called the recommended person and scheduled a meeting. The meeting date… Continue reading Too Nice?
What is the “the perfect storm?” In the movie, The Perfect Storm (released in 2000), the worst possible storm predictions came together to create a tempest in the North Atlantic Ocean. The fishing boat in the midst of it did not have a chance. There may be another type of perfect storm brewing in our… Continue reading The Perfect Storm Revisited
I still feel as if we all are isolated. A few days ago, I needed to visit a drug store. I was thinking two or three times about going – will it be crowded, which mask do I have in the car... the one my sister-in-law made – not safe but comfortable, or the N-95… Continue reading The Good in Our Life
I start off 2022 feeling grateful for my circumstances – wonderful family, nice home, relatively good health, numerous friends, interesting pastimes, resources to enjoy life. But, I am also vigilant because of the continued pandemic, the government, the culture, the future and the impact of all these matters on my friends and our country. I… Continue reading Grateful, But Vigilant
I watched a recent newscast which reported on the following issues: Congress, airplane travel, Earth care, elections, and vaccination mandates. Each story explained angry confrontations occurring with each issue. We have a long way to go to find middle ground. The newscast prompted me to share some thoughts about anger associated with the death of… Continue reading Today’s Anger
I opened the middle drawer of my desk recently and noticed my father’s watch. Shortly before his death in 2009, with his permission, I assumed ownership. I reached for it, wound it to see the tiny second hand rotate once again, very slowly. I re-read the inscription on the back: Frigidaire Best Seller, Summer, 1956. My… Continue reading Watching for Meaning
Last week President Biden spoke before the United Nations. His speech addressed, among other issues, the urgency related to the pandemic and the climate. This quote was featured in the Wall Street Journal: “Our shared grief is a poignant reminder that our collective future will hinge on our ability to recognize our common humanity and to… Continue reading Common Humanity
At Peace 