Farmers: People who Make America Great

Farmers: People who Make America Great

America was founded by farmers and I vote we turn it back over to them as soon as possible. I’d be happy to vote for a guy or gal in Levi’s and a Stetson or bib overalls compared to a greasy politician. The vast majority of the new arrivals to early...
A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way

A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way

By the way two dozen people started wailing and gnashing their teeth, you would have thought they just discovered they were left out of rich Uncle Smedley’s will. I was standing in line at the Regan National Airport in DC watching a thunderstorm broil outside...

7 Easy Ways to Give the Gift of Celebration

The best presents at a party are not the ones wrapped up in paper, but people you can wrap in a  hug. The U.S. is low on the totem pole of countries with celebrations. Having traveled to Central America and several African countries, I discovered they find any reason...

The Power of Listening Well

If you want to know the difference between listening and hearing, ask a married couple or parents of teenagers. In their top-ten list of oft-used phrases, you’re not listening to a word I’m saying is number five. There is a difference between hearing and...

The Power of a Compliment

I can live two months on one good compliment. – Mark Twain You have the power to make the people around you better through the power of a good compliment. Even if you have tough things that need to be addressed, lead with a genuine compliment and you will have a...