I understand that women in our society have broken through some barriers that were unfair to. them.

So, they now have access to some opportunities that were not possible in earlier times.

In that regard, more progress is still needed.

If a woman has an identical position in a company to a man, I believe she should still receive the respect that was traditionally expected of men .

Some of you reading this blog today will say I’m behind the times.

You may say, “if a woman wants an equal job to a man, she should be treated like a man.”

There is a big physical and psychological difference between the sexes and I believe that difference should be acknowledged and respected.

If not today, when?

They become more precious in old age because everyone can share the wisdom they’ve acquired by absorbing life’s triumphs, joys, sorrows and disappointments.

You also realize that some of the people in the room may not be around to attend the next reunion.

All my siblings were born of the same parents, so, we can all recollect our common childhood as well as the different mannerisms of each parent.

Each of the siblings have had different lifestyles, but that does not impact the the affection we have for one another.

I suggest that each sibling should take a turn hosting a reunion, interacting in person is so much more meaningful and intimate than through social media.

Try it! You’ll like it!

If not today, when?

This is a tough one.

But, necessary in every relationship.

Especially necessary between spouses in a marriage

Regardless of how much you love your spouse, they are only human and will do or say something that upsets or at least irritates you.

Forgiveness does not always have to be spoken.

You can forgive by continuing on with the relationship as though nothing happened.

The other person will get the message.

As Jesus said, “Forgive them for they know not what they do!”

Is there someone you need to forgive?

If not today, when?

Believe it or not, wind has become the 2nd highest source of power in the U.S.

That is obviously a great reason to celebrate!

There is no energy source more environmentally friendly than wind.

It is, in my mind, living proof that we can save our planet if we all work together toward that goal.

We must stop bickering with one another and come together for the greatest goal of all, survival.

Can we, will we save ourselves, our children, our grand children and generations to come?

The answer is in your hands.

Talk to everyone you know about this issue. It must begin with you!

If not today, when?

Yes, Netflix stock is tanking.

It is down 53% today.

It’s amazing that a company that big and successful is failing.

They are saying that there will be more economic havoc as the Ukrainian war drags on.

Major companies are on the brink while new ones are springing up.

Companies are still struggling to find sufficient numbers of employees with adequate skills.

Yet, I’m hearing of people who have made a career move and are being rewarded with higher wages, benefits and better working conditions.

Be alert, things are changing, maybe for the better.

If not today, when?

Yesterday, 7 auto repair workmen, in Lviv, Ukraine, left their homes in the early morning and went to their regular jobs.

A Russian cruise missile hit the repair shop shortly after their arrival and all 7 were killed instantly.

Those 7 families have now lost forever a husband, father, son, brother and provider.

So, today life will never be the same for those family members and friends.

Evil has many faces.

The deliberate murder of innocent people is the worst.

There were 693 mass shooting in 2021 in the U.S.

The violence goes on unabated.

A kinder, gentler world begins with each and every one of us.

If not today, when?

We all have worries from time to time.

Some are major in importance.

Some, minor.

The question is, “What is the best way to deal with worry?

If you don’t know the solution to your worry, you could seek advice from a trusted friend.

The essential question when worrying about something is, “Do you have the ability to solve the problem or can you find someone who can and will solve the problem?”

If someone else is willing and able to solve it, ask that person for help.

If you or a seemingly qualified person can’t solve it, You’ve got to move on.

Life is too short for you to get bogged down with an unsolvable problem.

 

 

 

 

Yes, today is Easter.

No, it doesn’t matter what religion you practice, if any.

It’s a day set aside for family.

Individual family members are always running in different directions all the time.

But, today, all family members should be together to share a great tradition, the family meal.

Turn off your cell phones and catch up with family members to ask what is going on in their life.

If we don’t, there is the danger that you could drift apart.

Make it a goal to talk to each family member one-on-one.

If not today, when?

MOMS!

They allow their bodies to create and nurture another human being.

Especially for a first time mom, who has to make constant adjustments to the continually changing demands on her physically.

There is obviously an emotional dimension to all this.

Although, it becomes more difficult to do all the things expected of her, they must be done.

Hopefully, her husband is supportive and understanding of the new demands being placed on her.

Finally, the big day comes for the delivery.

It is very painful.

There can be complications.

To say the least, it is worrisome.

Once the baby is born, mom is not done.

No, her lifelong responsibilities as a mom have just begun.

MOMS are the world’s HEROES!

The Ukrainian soldier above blew himself up and the bridge he was standing on.

It was a major bridge connecting Crimea to mainland Ukraine over which Russian tanks were crossing.

“No greater love than to lay down your life for a friend!”

His name, Vitaliy Volodymyrovych Shakun.

He was an engineer fighting with a battalion of Ukrainian marines on the Crimean Isthmus.

He volunteered even though the planning was done by another battalion.

Do we love our country as much as Vitaliy loved his?

Is love of country one of your passions?

If it is, reach out to fellow Americans and lift them up!

If not today, when?