I had the privilege to watch the new president inaugurated this past week. The theme of both the concert held at the Lincoln Memorial and of his inaugural speech was the ties that bind together as a people. The readings and music were focused on the common history, common aspirations, and the trials that we…

In my last blog, I told you about my anxiety-ridden dreams.  Sometimes, reality can actually be more nightmarish. This is Henry–my 3-year old Airedale Terrier.  This picture doesn’t do him justice…it doesn’t capture his wonderful sense of humor and his great appetite for adventure.  He’s an energetic fellow who is always ready to go. He…