Happy 4th of July Everyone! As you celebrate our Independence Day, I ask you to take a minute to reflect upon what our Forefathers meant when they wrote “The Declaration of Independence.” Their words are deeply profound and worth remembering today: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that…

Today’s blessing is dedicated to Michael Jackson. Farewell, Michael…may you finally rest in  peace. Into the Mist and Mystery As rain falls on the forest ground, As rivers run ’til the sea is found, As grasses grow and birds abound, Our dear one has departed this earthly round. Give thanks for the life he lived…

When the morning news announced that Bernie Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison today, I found myself wanting to do the “happy dance.” But I didn’t…simply because that first wave of elation quickly subsided into sadness.  No, I’m not sad for Bernie. I am sad about all those people who trusted him with…

I find it sad that Michael Jackson, the king of pop, died this week and most of the news surrounding his death is about his financial life…how much his estate dropped in value, speculation of his net worth, how much debt he had accumulated and who will get what. It’s tragic that this remarkably talented…

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