by marshal | Jun 25, 2009 | Confession, Lessons Learned, Priorities
Competition – the rivalry for supremacy – is a great joy to me. Whether a basketball game or a golf match…winning is everything. Is it not?! But the joy is oh so brief. Then I must move on to the next competition — so much effort for a few...
by marshal | Jun 11, 2009 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
A blind physician colleague once said to me, "I would rather be blind than deaf." I was taken aback . . . could that be? He explained further by saying that even though he is blind, he can hear all the activity around him. He helped me understand those who...
by marshal | May 21, 2009 | Confession, Lessons Learned, Priorities
“What motivates you to do what you do?” This question from a friend triggered thoughts back to my childhood. As a 13 year-old morning newspaper delivery boy, thoughts of money in my pocket motivated me every morning at 5 am. Motivations have differed...
by marshal | Apr 9, 2009 | Confession, Lessons Learned, Priorities
Mother’s Day is full of flowers, love and attention. Earth Day is considered an international event. But on Good Friday, the cross is all but forgotten. Now don’t get me wrong, I love my mother and celebrate mother’s day with great joy. However, I am...
by marshal | Mar 12, 2009 | Lessons Learned, Priorities
My induction into the tribe came with the words, “You have cancer.” I have since found that this tribe is filled with wonderful people on similar, yet different journeys. My induction in late December brought sudden clarity to my life. The mundane issues...
by marshal | Feb 12, 2009 | Lessons Learned, Priorities, Purity, Truth
The incredible noise and frenetic activity was intoxicating. My wife, Pamela, and I were at the Hungarian Grand Prix time trials. Trying to pick the winners of each time trial was fun as my wife chose by the color and design of the car and I chose by the driver....
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