Monthly Archives: December 2024

“What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?”Jean-Jacques Rousseau “A kind word is like a Spring day.”Russian proverb A friend told me long ago about something that happened at a very young age. When she was about four … Continue reading →

Today, December 3, is Joseph Conrad’s birthday—he was born in 1857. Who can forget the mysterious, tangled web that Heart of Darkness wove? Some pithy words to inspire and engage us: “Words, as is well known, are the great foes of reality.” … Continue reading →

“Work is much more fun than fun.”   Noel Coward When my son Alex was four or so, he was invited to a birthday party at a place called “The Fun Zone” somewhere in New Jersey. I was driving and we … Continue reading →