It was Fall, 1967, and continuing from Junior High School to High School, the summer spent between the two was a bit of a challenge. This was due to the fact my dad wanted me to attend Episcopal High School in Alexandria and was so committed to the idea that he had enrolled me at birth. The challenge arose as […]
As I continue to reflect on the Baby Boomer’s life, I’ve been recalling those wonderfully blissful years from “back in the day” when living was carefree without any real responsibilities. Yes, those teenage years while attending Stratford Junior High School (1964-1967) and Washington-Lee High School (W-L) (1967-1970) in Arlington, VA are filled with so many fond memories. Entering seventh grade […]
Throughout my career and since my retirement last year, I’ve never been a fan of the words “can’t” and “too busy” as I consider them to be cop-outs. More specifically, using these words is merely just an excuse and a crutch for not being able to do what you should be doing when you should be doing it. The use […]
When it comes to the upcoming general and presidential elections, I vote as an Independent. This means I vote for both Democrats and Republicans not because of one’s party affiliation, but for what the candidates stand for and how it aligns with my own beliefs. At this stage of my life, I consider myself to be a fiscal conservative, a […]
Folks, I’ve been fortunate enough to have enjoyed a wonderful Spring and Fall in my lifetime. Hey, Summer was good, make no mistake about it, but my priorities were out of sync as I was sipping the “corporate Kool-Aid” thinking I was doing important work until I matured and realized it was just a job. Now, I certainly realize being […]
This will be my final “say” on the topic of materialism knowing I previously discussed what the letter “E” should stand for and money being the root of all evil. This installment will speak to our “stuff”. “Back in the day” I very much enjoyed the comedy of the late George Carlin who created a hilarious routine he called “A […]
Yes, you guessed it, MONEY is the root of all evil. MONEY is just another reason our American Society has gone to pot as people’s priorities are all out of kilter. “Back in the day” the institution of family, attending church, receiving excellent education, and enjoying common civility were extremely strong and were the cornerstones to the framework of our […]
Since my father’s passing in 2007, I’ve come to realize exactly how “spot on” he was in all he said and did. Prior to 2007, I knew my father was a successful businessman who possessed the necessary business acumen and common sense to make excellent decisions, but I sometimes questioned how truly intelligent he may have been thinking my mother […]
“Back in the day”, I was so fortunate to have “cut my baby teeth” as I embarked on my supermarket career with a company like Giant Food. As a member of the Career Development Program (CDP) at Giant, I was provided with the most comprehensive and thorough training available at the time. Seldom, if ever, were you provided with an […]
As the Baby Boomer approaches his 72nd birthday, 2024 has proven to be quite the year! But first, please allow me to digress. Throughout my career where I was thought of as a leader with leadership skills, building positive relationships was extremely important in being able to attain set goals. Whenever I was asked how I was, my immediate response […]