We hear the word gratitude a lot. Especially in November, as if it's the wake up call to be thankful about all we do have. Just like New Year's Day and Mondays inspire people to begin anew, whether it's to stop eating sugar and gluten or to call your mom more often, November seems to … Continue reading 30 Days of Gratitude: Can you commit?
That's what Obama said in response to the shootings at an Oregon Community College this morning. The President said "Thoughts and prayers are no longer enough in such situations because they do nothing to stop similar attacks." As I write this, the Chicago Tribune reports at least nine are dead including the gunman. The story has changed … Continue reading Oregon Shootings: Thoughts and prayers are not enough
Three years ago today, I stood in front of family and friends on the Northwest side of Chicago and gave a eulogy for my father. We laughed and cried and were gently guided by a rabbi to the gravesite where we buried my dad in the ground, each of us shoveling a bit of dirt … Continue reading I’ve never felt more like a child than the day we buried my father
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