by Bruce Keener on July 2, 2008
While having my first cup of coffee this morning, I was watching CNN Headline News, which showed the following scenes back-to-back:
An eight-year old boy with only one leg successfully playing Little League Baseball in the role of pitcher
A woman dying in a hospital waiting room, after having waited there for 24 hours for medical attention
This [...]
by Bruce Keener on May 19, 2008
Several weeks ago I began what I thought would be a series of posts highlighting people who are doing good and having a positive influence on the lives of others. My purpose in doing so was to help us all feel good: all too often we hear of the bad things that people do, without [...]
by Bruce Keener on May 5, 2008
I love to read inspiring stories, wherein people relay something in their lives that significantly changed their outlook and their actions. Today I came across such a story from entrepreneur Brian Clark, and believe it is a good one to share with you. So, when you get a few minutes today, check out how a [...]
by Bruce Keener on April 22, 2008
In a break from our normal topics, I want to call attention to the passing of legendary physicist John Archibald Wheeler. I thinking that drawing some insights from his extraordinary life can be helpful to all of us.
Professor Wheeler died on April 13, but I was unaware of it until I decided to skim Cosmic [...]
by Bruce Keener on April 6, 2008
This morning I stood in front of Vickie’s tomb and apologized to her for not letting her be more independent and for not giving her hope at a time when she really needed it.
For those who are new to this blog and do not know me, Vickie is my late wife. She passed away unexpectedly [...]