Monthly Archives: July 2021

This brings a smile to my face — it reminds me of Alex, my beloved, intrepid son, who knows all about the joys of of flying on two wheels! Going Down Hill on a BicycleA Boy’s Song Henry Charles Beeching … Continue reading →

“I feel fine. I am quite prepared to swim back.” Brave words from a brave woman—Florence Chadwick. In 1950, the American swimmer became the first female swimmer to cross the open waters of the English Channel, finishing her epic quest … Continue reading →

One who is ready to go on the exploration called truth has to be ready to commit many errors, mistakes — has to be able to risk. One may go astray, but that is how one arrives. Going many many … Continue reading →

Just as July 4th ended, the idea to create my own Declaration of Independence as a writer occurred to me, so I’m going to declare July 5 as my own personal Independence Day. As a source of inspiration, the July … Continue reading →

Let’s launch the holiday weekend early! In honor of Independence Day, here is wisdom for us to ponder from our Founding Fathers: “The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at all hazards; and … Continue reading →

Mental challenges are part of the territory for anyone who wants to reach a high level of performance. Athlete, Author, Artist: we all have to crash through psychological barriers on the road to success. In an article called, “How to … Continue reading →