Something Is Wrong When Family Dinners Are Silent

Something Is Wrong When Family Dinners Are Silent

Never have we been so connected and informed. We have at our fingertips a world of knowledge covering every possible field. We can easily communicate with others all over the world at little cost. We should have advanced immensely in speaking with others. Everything should be in place for long stimulating conversations … Read more

Should We Celebrate the iPhone’s Tenth Anniversary?

Should We Celebrate the iPhone’s Tenth Anniversary?

This summer the world commemorates the tenth anniversary of Apple’s release of the first iPhone. That event changed the way people communicate. As a result, most Americans today own some kind of smartphone, which has become part of daily life. However, some might ask if it is the case to celebrate this … Read more

8 Reasons to STOP Cussing

8 Reasons to STOP Cussing 2

Cussing is like a virus. It has spread virtually everywhere: TV, movies, music, books, and daily conversation. Like every bad habit, it’s hard to stop. So here are eight compelling reasons to kick the bad habit and STOP cussing. 1.  Real Men Don’t Cuss Real men know that vulgarity doesn’t breed character … Read more

The Empty Chair

The Empty Chair

There was a time when people read books. In fact people still do, but the trend among the young and future generation is changing. Is it a good change? Perhaps it would be prudent to think and see. Imagine a leather-bound book on a shelf or night stand. During a calm moment, … Read more

Five Ways Technology Is Taking Over Your Life

Five Ways Technology Is Taking Over Your Life 1

The proper use of technology is that it should be a means to serve us and make our lives easier. A key requirement is that we should be in control. We should not serve technology and allow our gadgets to control our lives, social skills or decisions. When this happens, it can … Read more

Is It Going To Be Boring?

Is It Going To Be Boring?

A couple of summers ago, an old building in Topeka, Kansas was razed by a spectacular implosion. It was a large, 14-story structure, a minor landmark in the downtown area, and the event was scheduled for a Sunday morning so as not to interfere with traffic and commercial activity. Although the implosion … Read more