What is life all about?

Why are we here?

What is our purpose?

How will my life be measured?

Is there really a God when I see so many bad things happen to innocent people?

Does it matter if I live my life in an honest, responsible manner?

Why can rich people live with great freedom while poor people have more restraints upon them?

How can I be happy?

Well, sobering questions indeed!

All I can tell you is that we’ll never have all the answers, but let me offer one simple suggestion:

Do the right thing and you’ll be able to live with yourself.

If not today, when?

Political correctness was a huge MISTAKE!

Instead of saying what they really think, people began telling people what they want to hear.

So, honesty goes out the door to be replaced by political correctness.

And, if people don’t speak honestly, how can you trust them?

And without trust our society is lost.

So, be candid and speak your mind! Sometimes the kind truth is necessary.

It’s the surest way to bring trust back into our relationships.

Even if the other person doesn’t like what you say in all honesty, at least you’ll have a starting point for a meaningful dialogue.

A relationship built on honesty is one that can pass the test of time.

Be candid!

If not today, when?

Yes, today marks my 1,000th blog.

In the photo above, you see me in one of the happiest moments of my life!

At the helm of a fast moving racing yacht with my two partners, wind and water.

I have toiled with the daily writing of this blog with the hope I could, in some small way, make your life a little more meaningful.

Now that I’ve reached the age of 80 years, I am concerned about what I’ll leave behind.

Of course, the most precious “leave behind” is our wonderful, big family.

I hope the second most important “leave behind”” is the personal example set by my wonderful wife and I during our 57 year marriage.

Lastly, my blog entitled, “If not today, when?”

I hope it has made a positive difference in your life!

Changes are rapidly affecting every phase of our lives.

Every morning,, we awaken to news about something very unique with unknown consequences for our future.

So, what are we going to do about it?

We are going to decide that certain aspects of our lives will ALWAYS REMAIN!

And they are:

Belief in GOD!

Loyalty to family!

Honesty in all all our business dealings.

Compassion put into action.

Keeping the promises made to ourselves and others.

Patriotism to the greatest country on earth.

Courage when faced with adversity.

In other words, REMAIN TRUE to yourself and your responsibilities!

If not today, when?

“Oh, they know I love them!”

Oh, really!

Your loved ones don’t just need to know you loved them yesterday.

They need to feel your love today and everyday.

The profession of love is a lifelong commitment.

It’s not an “on again, off again” thing.

There are those people who really don’t feel good about themselves.

Your continuous profession of love helps boost their self-esteem and belief in themselves.

In the final analysis, love is the only thing that counts!

There are many little and big ways to show your love.

Use them all!

If not today, when?

Another wonderful New York police officer was gunned down during a domestic dispute this week.

A mother called the police saying her son was distraught and she needed help with him.

More than likely, the police asked her if he was armed before they approached his bedroom.

Either she didn’t know or lied, but two officers lie dead after being ambushed in a barrage of bullets.

Every law enforcement officer stands between a civil society and chaos.

Thank GOD for those who serve!

If not today, when?

Is this person less important than you–in God’s eyes?

So, if God believes this person is important, what license do we have to think any less of him?

We saw a documentary last night about an American doctor who spent his career attempting to eradicate various diseases in Africa.

His biggest problem was raising money to purchase the medicines and medical devices needed.

Many public officials didn’t want to see government funding to prevent deaths in Africa.

The medical director for the country of Rwanda said, “People don’t think we’re human just like them.”

The first people to contribute funds were a wealthy husband and wife who wanted to give all their money to needy causes by the time they died.

What do you think? Who should receive public and private funds for good health?

Unhappy with the progress and/or direction of your life?

Know what you want to change, but don’t have the courage to do so?

Welcome to the club!

You are among the great majority of people who would love to enjoy a better life, but just won’t take that first step.

What are you afraid of? Fear of failure?

Let me promise you one thing:

At the end of your life, you will regret not trying to do what you really wanted to do.

And the people, who might have been critical of your dream, will have died and their opinion didn’t matter anyway.

So, now that you’re still young, strike while the iron is hot!

If not today, when?

You’re always a parent, but the relationship between parent and child must necessarily evolve as the child becomes an adult.

The one who must make the greater adjustment is the parent.

Of necessity, the child must be granted more freedom when making choices.

Of course, the parent won’t always agree with the decision the adult-child makes.

Even if the decision is not a good one, sometimes young adults must have enough freedom to learn and grow from their mistakes.

Every parent wants their children to be happy and content with their life.

If the parent questions the adult-child’s lifestyle, the parent must be supportive even if the lifestyle is not one the parent would choose.

Above all, the parent must be approachable so that fears or concerns can be communicated freely between both parties.

Remember, you’re always a parent.

I was never a dog lover.

Oh, we had various ones that came and went, but, to me, they were a nuisance.

After the kids were raised and on their own, I began thinking about getting a dog because my wife loved them.

My thought process reasoned that, although I didn’t want a dog, I didn’t want to deprive my wonderful wife joy in her later years.

When I suggested that we get a dog, we were off to the shelters that day!

It didn’t take her long to find the one she wanted.

She named the dog “HAPPY!”

And, as the name implies, “HAPPY” makes her happy.

To be honest, I have learned a lot from “HAPPY.”

She exhibits loyalty, forgiveness, patience and other fine virtues we would like to see practiced by humans more often.

GET A DOG!

If not today, when?