Category Archives: War*Peace*Gratitude

David and I enjoy PBS Frontline programs, especially when the topic (and/or the delivery of it) remains non-political.  One such fine program was called, “Being Mortal,”  which is based on a book by the same title by Atul Gawande, M.D.  … Continue reading →

It is rare to find a book that speaks to your soul. Dr. Jasser’s book, “A Battle for the Soul of Islam: An American Muslim Patriot’s Fight to Save His Faith,” was one of those books. His epilogue, which was … Continue reading →

“Hatred’s Kingdom: How Saudi Arabia Supports the New Global Terrorism” by Dore Gold, published in 2003, is the latest audio book to which David and I chose to listen. I wanted to see if this book provides additional information that … Continue reading →

Not all Muslims are terrorists, of course.  But, today, the majority of terrorists throughout the world seem to be Muslims. Like most of you, I was unable to comprehend what had happened on September 11, 2001 – not just to … Continue reading →

Oshkosh, Wisconsin – the home of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).  The last time David and I were there, it was 34 years ago, shortly after I obtained my MBA degree from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee; followed by … Continue reading →

Recently, I read “Finding Iris Chang” by Paula Kamen. It was very helpful in preparing myself to better understand Iris Chang and her book, “The Rape of Nanking.” I had no idea that Chang was only 29 when she published … Continue reading →

This is a follow up to my May blog on the Iran nuclear deal.  The summit between the two leaders of the U.S.A. and North Korea took place in Singapore just five days ago, June 12, 2018.  I thought it … Continue reading →

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan is the only country in the world which was on the receiving end of nuclear bombs, which were intentionally dropped on human beings by other humans.  Having spent my formative years through adulthood in Japan, I … Continue reading →

What is prejudice?  According to Google, it is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. Where does the preconceived opinion come from?  For children, typically, it comes from family, school, and/or society at large.  Children … Continue reading →

In September 2014, when visiting the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, I bought a book entitled, “Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador.”  This book has since been on display on the credenza in our office.  In December 2017, when I … Continue reading →