The late 1960s were a turbulent time in the United States and as “colored” people, (“Black” and “African-American” hadn’t yet made their way into the popular vernacular) our parents did their best to raise my sisters and me within the delicately balanced framework of the hopefulness of the future juxtaposed against the discrimination … Continue reading
Posted in March 2019 …
The Root of All Evil
“I don’t care too much for money, ‘cause money can’t buy me love” (Beatles). “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows” (King James Bible, 1 Tim. 6.10). Whether you agree with both of … Continue reading
Shedding the Golden Handcuffs
June 10, 2028 – I was fresh out of college and had landed my first “real” job – a management trainee position at a major insurance company. It was my very first day, and the representative from the “Personnel” department (the 1980s name for Human Resources) presented me with a large envelope containing my “Benefits … Continue reading
Facebook Confessions
Social media presents a strange but fascinating dichotomy within modern life. At times we lament the way in which the endless quest for “likes” and “friends” and the seemingly never-ending parade of dinner plate photos has replaced genuine conversation and connection. O On the other hand, there are rare instances when it is possible to … Continue reading
I Will Never Forget…
“I will never forget where I was when…” This is a phrase that almost everyone uses to recount some historic, and invariably, tragic event, that forever alters the trajectory, not only of our individual lives, but also that of our countries, our world, and increasingly, our very existence on the planet. The event itself will … Continue reading
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