Forward Thinking

The date was Sept. 19 . . . the year was 1796. Our nation’s newspapers carried the publication of President George Washington’s Farewell Address. It announced Washington’s intention to retire…

As we go through life, many things are beyond our control. You can’t control our nation’s economy, the stock market or the weather. If you are a business proprietor, you…

Constitution Day is observed each year on Sept. 17. It commemorates the signing of the Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. In short, this day marks the 231st anniversary of that…

It all starts Sept. 4, 2018… I’m referring to the confirmation hearing for U.S. Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. It all begins with opening statements by committee members Tuesday. The…

I confess — I’m a people person. I truly enjoy being with people. Talking with people… engaging in activities with people. Furthermore, at this stage of my life, I seriously…

Her name shall remain anonymous — may it suffice to say that she is elderly. In a few short months, she will celebrate her 92nd birthday. That is the good…

I never played the game myself. However, I have a grown son and two grandsons who love it and play it on a regular, ongoing basis. I’m referring to the…

It may come as a surprise, but a lot of important events took place in our nation’s history on July 4. A few of you may recall. However, my guess…

Encouragement: the act of giving hope, approval or support to someone. It was a bright Sunday afternoon. The banner hung over the wall on the forty yard line in Texas…

At some point, you may have heard me talk about having three stint heart implants… the year was 2006 and I was 63 years old. At that point in time,…

A common courtesy is a polite remark or respectful act that we do for everyone, regardless of whether we know them or not. Another Mother’s Day is history… The day…

Eric Metaxas, in his book If You Can Keep It, has provided us with a thrilling review of America’s uniqueness. It is also a chilling reminder that America’s greatness cannot continue…

…Democracy? …Republic? …Other? What type of government does the United States have in place? If someone asked you that question, what would your answer be? If your answer is “a…

Sales persons are coached in the power of a first impression. Orators devote hours to opening statements. Journalists are admonished never to bury the lead. Sprinters practice racing out of…

How healthy is America… Several months ago, I was introduced to the writings of author Jim Nelson Black. He made several comments that stirred my gray matter. One in particular…

Time is precious. Ask the coach whose team is behind in the final seconds of a game. Ask the air traffic controller in charge of scheduling takeoffs and landings at…

Insecure people, especially leaders, are like fireworks with a lit fuse. It is only a matter of time until they explode. When they do, they hurt everyone close to them….

If you were guaranteed success, would your thoughts and actions be different from what they are today? Would you take more risks and spend more time taking action and less…

They call it March Madness or the Big Dance… In case you are not overly familiar, it is the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) annual basketball tournament for men from…

The expression “Founding Fathers” has struck some students of American history as inherently sexist. Not so. The fact that only men signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution did…

The Founding Fathers… It is a phrase that we have affectionately adopted over the decades to refer to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence. With even a…

Please and Thank You… As a child, my parents stressed the importance of these words when speaking with others – especially adults. They had a magical quality about them. Remember…

Have you ever broken trust with an important relationship? Perhaps it was a loved one… personal friend… colleague at work or a teammate. How did you handle it? More importantly,…

“The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.” ~ Abraham Lincoln Alvin Dark, former major-league baseball manager, used to say, “There’s no…

I have a question for you. Did you vote in the recent local election? Did you take part in the 2017 elections to pick mayors, city council members and local…