Recent Entries
Responsible Citizen
We have a multicultural family. My wife is from Ukraine and has chosen to move to the United States to provide opportunity for her and her daughter.... read more
At the Auction of the Ruby Slippers
The Ruby slippers are magical. The one who owns them will have special powers. These powers include protection and transportation. The Ruby slipper... read more
Satire
Life is full of ups and downs. When you have the downs it feels like the world is crumbling around you. Often it is hard to gain perspective. In th... read more
Identity
What creates an identity? Each of us will have a different answer. As people move to different countries they can either blend in, or keep a complet... read more
One Way Ticket
The Zig-Zag rout is the straightest way. I hand over my forged expensive passport to the Polizei. He scrutinize my inscrutable and finally lets me go... read more
Belonging
“What do you think about having my parents over for Thanksgiving dinner again this year?” I asked my wife Vica last night. Vica is from Ukraine ... read more
Prejudice
As our world continues to shrink ,we notice our neighbors and there is more consideration about prejudice. We are all Human beings and yet “Seeming... read more
The Kung-fu Monks
On October 6th I watched a spectacular performance by the Shaolin Warriors or better known as "the Kung-Fu monks”. Perched high in the balcony my ... read more
Frame of Reference
Defining our frame of reference will help us understand what is behind our choices. As I learn more about the importance of having a frame of referenc... read more
Take a Risk.
There have been times in my life that I look back at a bad decision and regretted that I had not chosen another. I am the type of person who pushes ... read more
