April 1, 2024
The Power of One
Many of us can look back and recall a person that had an enormous impact on our life. These special people may have been ordinary in many ways, but their kindness and generosity at a time when…
March 1, 2024
Moving Forward by Looking Back
I had the honor of attending the Historical Marker Dedication hosted by Manasota Remembers recently. Set on Fruitville Road at the Unitarian Universalist Church, the memorial commemorates the…
February 1, 2024
Clarity and Curiosity
Some of you may recall that Frank Sinatra song, “On a Clear Day,” where he croons, “On a clear day you can see forever.” I’ve been thinking about that song lately…
January 1, 2024
New Year's Resolve
I recently had the profound experience of hearing from U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, who was a featured speaker at the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) conference. It may be no s…
December 1, 2023
Gifts
I had the honor of attending a graduation ceremony at Alta Vista last week, and the joy of the occasion is a gift that will be with me for a long time. Let me set the scene: picture the Alta V…
November 1, 2023
Heartful Harvest
Even in balmy Florida, fall settles into our lives in some ways: the crisper weather, pumpkin spice offerings at bakeries and coffee shops, and vibrant wreaths and decorations on our neighbors…
October 4, 2023
¡Mas Fuertes Juntos!
The past three years, Sarasota has been ranked in the top ten on the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live list, this year moving up to No. 5. Perhaps that spotlight is part…
September 6, 2023
In Common
If you go by the headlines and listen to the podcasts and commentators, we appear to live in a nation of polarization where extremes in beliefs and identities dominate. This summer, though, I…