Have you got what it takes?
Perseverance is the drive that helps you get past the hard stuff to get the things you want out of life. Without it, you won't get far. If you don't have it, you need to get it, and you need to get it fast! It's that personality trait that pushes us to overcome…
Snapping pictures of the new American connection
Deep within our history, there were many instances when national pride became activated while in the presence of a multitude of noble causes that needed to be met. They were the times when we exhibited deep compassion that fostered love, connection, and a strong sense of community while giving hope…
Welcome To The Lost and Found
America's belief in patriotism is in decline, which in itself is a sort of collapse in self-confidence that you might expect to find in a country that has suffered defeat in war, or after a catastrophic economic crisis. Then why is this loss of self-belief in the greatest republic…
Defining Moments
To me, a good writer is someone who can get a point across with as few words as possible. Yet, to engage the reader to "feel" their message, be moved by it, hold onto it, and take the necessary action to see that they don't lose it.
Allow me to give you an…
When giving becomes a wise investment choice.
Have you ever asked yourself if you had more time, what you might do with it? I believe that time and our children sit at the top of the list as two of the most valuable resources on earth. Together, they are our most beneficial non-renewable resource and we need to…
Where freedom still rings And her beauty still sings
Subconsciously, I think I've always been on a quest to find my own true feelings, which are decidedly mixed, and still exist when it comes to the characterization of my hometown, Dolgeville, New York (link). Novels, poems, and other literary works about American rural communities reveal the…
Connecting Generations, Supporting Communities, Strengthening America
The generation gap is back-- but not as we think we know it. The gap that was so evident during the 60s has resurfaced, but it's not the disruptive force it once was.
For a while there, in the first part of the "new millennium", the Generation Gap was pretty much…
Coming together
Now, at this moment in time, we the people of this great nation, must rise to our ordained destiny. One in God's embrace, and one with each other. To this end, we will find the willingness within ourselves to sanctify our lives through an end to division and disagreement. Together, we can end this…
The key to a brighter future lies in the hands, hearts, and minds of our children.—a future rooted in the core values that define America. As parents, educators, and caretakers, it is our responsibility to nurture future generations, and to guide them toward a deep understanding and appreciation of the principles that made America the…
In the depths of our souls, there lies an unbreakable bond that ties us to the essence of America. It is a connection rooted in the rich tapestry of our heritage, forged by those who have traversed the landscapes of this great nation set down before us. Today, we stand at a pivotal moment in…