This week I saw the movie “The Santa Clause,” starring Tim Allen, for the first time. Some may find it hard to believe that, although the movie came out almost 27 years ago in 1994, I had never seen it. I’m not sure why. I suppose I’ve been waiting for the book to come out.…
Goodbye, Dad
My father was born on December 20, 1919. This Sunday he would have been 101 years old. I had made travel arrangements and intended to be with him for his birthday over the weekend. Unfortunately, we will not be celebrating that day, and he will not get to see that milestone. My father passed away two days…
Send Me Your Degrading Photographs and Videos
In this day of political angst and division, there is one thing we should all be able to agree on. Language matters. The words we choose can influence people’s perception, attitude and actions. That is the concept behind “Workers’ Recovery;” the idea of rebranding the workers’ compensation industry. The change of one simple word could…
Sorry I Missed Your Giving Tuesday
If ever there was a good example of the phrase “everything in moderation,” Giving Tuesday would be it. For those of you unaware, “Giving Tuesday” is, according to Wikipedia, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving here in the United States. It follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It is touted as a “global generosity movement unleashing…