Political correctness is ok and necessary There is quite a lot of hubbub these days about the evils of political correctness. If we believe what is being said, then we should no longer have a filter on social or political discourse, that being politically correct is bad. I have even heard politicians and commentators say that being…
The Power of Vulnerability
Forgiveness is one of the most difficult tasks in our lives. It involves substantial personal growth. It involves the ability to change. The forgiveness journey is a trying one. This journey that accompanies personal growth and the ability to change demands introspection—individuals look inside themselves for their own thoughts, actions and reactions. And this also…
MERCY
I am always amazed at how seemingly disjointed events can fortuitously be linked. One can argue that it is divine providence or just pure coincidence. I don’t have the answer to that argument but choose to relish in the glory that such revelations can provide and “listen” to the message going forward. Let me relate…
SCIENCE AND CHILDREN – THEY REALLY DO GO TOGETHER
I have previously written about how science is being perverted by our current administration. Why? Because pediatricians are staunch advocates for children and oftentimes, we can be downright annoying in our persistence to make a positive difference for children and families. Personally, I take pride in being annoying if the well being of children and their…
The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis
I just finished THE FIFTH RISK by Michael Lewis–quite a shocking expose of the Trump administration’s ineptitude in the transition to a new government after the election. By glimpses into the Energy, Commerce and Agriculture Departments transition teams in 2017, Mr. Lewis notes an apparent willful ignorance and inability to carry on the useful functions…
Bui Doi – They are all our children, too
The musical Miss Saigon is a haunting reminder of the horrors of war and the social conflicts off the battlefield that adversely affect so many people. One of the most heart-rending songs from Miss Saigon is called “Bui Doi,” referring to the children left behind after war, the American-Asian children fathered by American soldiers, the children often…