Holiday Greeting. Hanukkah began on December 7 and will end tomorrow the 15th. The celebration seems more important this year in light of the war in Israel. I wish all of my Jewish friends a Happy Hanukkah and freedom from Read more…
Charlie White M.D. Recently, readers of this blog have made several excellent recommendations of books to read. I am in the process of reading and sharing my thoughts on those books. I am currently reading “The Book of Charlie: Wisdom Read more…
The blog today involves my attempt to have correct information about two important areas — unauthorized immigrants and the Israel-Hamas war. I see the situations as complex and I want to clear and careful in my understanding of the issues.. Read more…
Happy Happy. To me, Thanksgiving is not just an annual event. I try to make it a daily event. A retired-pastor friend gives talks, primarily in retirement communities. One of the resources for her talks is A Village of 100. Read more…
In the Present. I still work with college golfers as a sport psychologist. Most of my work with young golfers matches the standard concern of most sport psychologists. We try to find the words and examples that help each individual Read more…
Life is full of choices. Sometimes I need reminders to make wise choices. I have a morning routine that includes prayer and checking several internet sites and then my email. We no longer get a paper delivered so I have Read more…
Only in Texas. A detective with the Austin, Texas Police Department and his family were our guests at Jeny’s beach cottage last week. Many of you remember Ron and Dina Devries. The detective is their second son. He had many Read more…
Presidential election 2024. I have been asked by several people, “Who are you supporting for president?” When I am asked the question, I assume they want to know if I am supporting Biden or Trump in 2024? I believe most Read more…
Hall of Fame Linebacker. Dick Butkus was born on December 9, 1942. At birth he weighed 13 lbs. 6 oz. He died this week. He always had a special place in my heart because I was born on December 9, Read more…
Illegal Immigration. The flow of illegal immigrants over our southern border is deeply troubling to me. While it may appear to be a silly notion, there is a serious message in remembering — unlimited immigration did not work out well Read more…