The cynicism in the room was tangible.  It may have been unintentional, yet the impact on everyone, including myself, was real.  I...

I have been told I was a cautious child, reluctant to experiment, bluntly candid with my reactions when I did.  With...

With my continuously increasing percentage of gray hair comes opportunities to give and share advice.  Most of the time, it is...

The current season of my life includes the reality of fragile lives and cancer.  As I sat in the room with...

A nurse once shared with me her approach to her job.  I remember her comment as if it was yesterday; “I...

It is a rare individual who can admit a failure with confidence.  It is unusual, even when I think of my...

Dubai’s summer heat can be devastating.  The combination of 120-degree+ (F, 49C) heat with high humidity saps the strength out of...

A former colleague openly reflected on the high days of times past.  His view of what was painted through the lens...