Yesterday I served as a member of “Contractor College”. Brand new to Baltimore, the college is the brain-child of local thought leader…

One of last week’s “Equity Minutes” was a discussion about inclusion. The main message was that by including persons of diverse backgrounds, experiences and thoughts, you create a better, higher functioning team. Several readers commented that this has to be done with INTENTIONALITY. I agree. So, how is intent exercised…

AN EQUITY MINUTE — INCLUSION In explaining how he has grown his fitness business, my personal trainer often says “It’s really simple. I have a big tent. All who wish to get fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle are welcome. All are included.” He goes on to explain that he…

AN EQUITY MINUTE — SELF-CARE When I was helping my Dad as he was battling a myriad of illnesses in his last year and a half of life, friends would advise me to be sure to practice “self-care”. My stock answer was always “Oh of course, yes.” …

My Reflection On September 11, 2001 I was in DC for a trial that day. Drive down from Baltimore with just enough time to get into the courtroom before the jury was called in. The car radio had been stolen so I had no idea what was going on in…

Knowing Where I Stand To those who in the future might inherit and/or manage my FB page, Twitter feed, Instagram account, and other forms of social media, please know that on this day, August 15, 2017, I am completely reviled by the words and actions of the 45th President of…

Up. I hear a strange noise. I think there’s an intruder in the house. I lay still so I can better sense what I’m hearing. I hear a shriek. I hear a cry. I realize it’s Xander. I get up. Change his diaper. Give him a bottle. Rock him back to sleep. Put him back in his crib. He sleeps. Pre-dawn is dark and now, quiet. I realize why it is that it is the young who have babies. I cry. I shriek, inside my head. I am up. Still.

I wish I knew all of their names. I do not. The one that stands out, though, is Paul Ryan. But he’s not who or what this post is about. Rather, it’s about our humanity, the humanity we all have and the humanity we must all exercise, unfettered, now more…