CNN posted a video last week on “The Worst Apologies in Business.” They showcased various businesses who failed, despite apologies. Some offenses are too great and the apology too insincere to be accepted. For example, Clippers team owner, Donald Sterling, was found to have made repeated disparaging remarks regarding African Americans and minorities. The NBA […]
Hollywood’s actor, Mickey Rooney died last month at the age of 93. His work spanned 90 years. He began work at the age of 17 months in silent films, then vaudeville, then transitioned into television and stage theater. His last movie appearance was “The Muppets” in 2011. He had much to be proud of. However, […]
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is banned from the NBA for life for expressing his racist views. His private words were publicly exposed. His words were so offensive that he suffered a backlash that cost him a $2.5 million fine and he is forced to sell his ownership of the team. Sterling did not […]
Older Americans tend to be invisible – not valued or taken seriously. A friend of mine wrote: “I go to power yoga. I am older and heavier than everyone there by 35 years *and* pounds. There were four of us, but for one hour the instructor never looked my way – never saw me as […]
Most of us know someone who has an alcohol problem. These are people who over indulge to the point of negative consequences to themselves or others. Negative consequences of excessive drinking might be marital or family conflicts, a negative job review, or a DUI. Most likely, the problem drinker is not ready to address the […]
Our family is bursting with babies. Our granddaughter gave birth to Emma Madison last night. Our niece is due in June and a second niece is due in September. As you can imagine, the talk has been whether they will have a boy or a girl. Will their eyes be blue or brown and their […]
As a marriage counselor, I help couples navigate turbulent times. Sometimes they make the difficult decision to divorce. I’ve learned that there are two significant periods when couples divorce. Half of all divorces occur in the first seven years of marriage. Another wave of divorces occur after 20 years. What one might find surprising is […]
Rotary International sent a nine-member team from northwest Illinois to Uganda last month. The northwest Illinois Rotary District partnered with Gaba Rotary in Uganda to create and implement the grant for this project. Carter Newton, of the Galena Gazette, co-wrote the grant. I was part of the team. In Uganda, girls drop out of school […]
My recent article “Death by Overdose” was in reference to actor, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, who died of a heroin overdose. In that article, I stated that friends who may witness an overdose may be hesitant to call 911. Drug use is illegal, placing the friends in jeopardy of arrest if they call for police help. Not […]
I went to the Nebbi District of Uganda for two weeks with Rotary International. This was a humanitarian trip where I served as a trauma counselor. I was part of a nine-member team from the Northwest Illinois, US Rotary district. The team members consisted of three doctors, two nurses, two counselors, one literacy specialist, and […]