March 1st, 2008 | by jd | published in Reflections
When I was growing up, we had a large painting hanging over our couch. Memory is an interesting thing because as I sit and try to recall exactly what it looked like, I cannot. I believe it was oil painting of a sunrise at the beach.
Our brains are not like video cameras recording a second [...]
February 18th, 2008 | by jd | published in Reflections
Only six more weeks of winter.
December 1st, 2007 | by jd | published in Reflections
Earlier this week I had dinner in Texas with an 87 year old man who has been mayor of his small town for 12 years. Yes, a political dynasty that began when he was 75. We spoke about his philanthropy work, his grandchildren, mutual acquaintences and his lovely wife who is 85. [...]
