I love going to see plays (especially musicals), movies, concerts, and other live performances (jugglers, magicians, comedians, etc.), but for whatever reason, I've never had any desire to go see an opera. My perception of opera is that you sit there and listen to people sing in a language you don't understand, so where's the … Continue reading Now This Might Be Just What It Takes to Lure Me to the Opera
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” That is a quote from Viktor Frankl's classic book, "Man's Search for Meaning". Frankl was a psychiatrist and a neurologist, as well as a Holocaust survivor. … Continue reading More People Need to Read Viktor Frankl
We had the opportunity to see another powerful social justice documentary at Villanova last night. Posi+ive is a movie that was filmed in South Africa, and examines the issues of racism, sexism, HIV, and empowerment through the powerful voices of black women. The movie features Mandisa Madikane, a black, lesbian South African woman who contracted HIV … Continue reading HIV and a Virus of Voice
Those are the words of Rev. Jeff Putthoff, the founder and executive director of HopeWorks N' Camden, a nonprofit that provides youth with the resources, training, and support they need to realize their dreams and thrive in their community. Hopeworks believes that every youth, no matter their history, has the ability to succeed and thrive. Not … Continue reading “Hope Is Sweaty”
Seth Godin had another insightful post this week that hit close to home. Here's the post: The reason it's difficult to learn something new is that it will change you into someone who disagrees with the person you used to be. And we're not organized for that. The filter bubble and our lack of curiosity … Continue reading Disagreeing with the Person You Used to Be
Last night my son and I graduated from Radnor Township's Citizens' Police Academy. We got to "march" in with the police, and took our seats at the front of the room. Along with the police officers, there were several dignitaries who attended the ceremony, including several members of Radnor's Board of Commissioners, a member of … Continue reading A Big Thanks to the Radnor Police Department
I guess I was in a bit of a nostalgic mood today, and while I was watching some old favorite YouTube videos, I came across one of Norah Jones singing "Forever Young" at a tribute to Steve Jobs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jEKY-3eNZc Listening to the song made me think of all the great versions of this song I … Continue reading A Tribute to Forever Young; its Background and Many Covers
My wife showed me this video the other day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE5Dceud7Zs It's a funny routine in which the comic, Tim Hawkins, notes that after 20 years of marriage he has finally found out what his wife really wants from him. Well as it turns out, it's not only funny, it looks like it's true. Two Candadian … Continue reading Who Would Have Guessed? This Comic’s Routine Has Research to Back It Up
Today I gave my fifth test in my Management Accounting course, and like I have done for several years, I usually try to use the last multiple choice question as an attempt at humor. Here is the question: After completing this course, I have decided to A) Sell my textbook back to the bookstore AND … Continue reading I Guess Students Aren’t in the Mood for Humor During a Test
About five weeks ago I wrote about my wonderful experience as a participant in VUnited, a program run by Villanova students that provides an opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities to be exposed to college life. This past weekend was the final week of the program, and included presentations by the students, along with awarding … Continue reading VUnited – An Amazing Villanova Student Organization
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