I think it was President Harry Truman who said, “ Leadership is getting people to do something they don’t want to do and like it”! 
     At our recent Men’s retreat, the focus of our three-day getaway was on leadership.  Almost 40 men from our church spent 3 days in the beautiful high Sierra’s discussing [...]

     With the new school year starting, I thought it would be a good time to remind people about doing homework.  I have written on this subject before, but recently I was reminded again of the importance of doing your homework. 
     I’m not referring to school assignments.  I’m talking about expressing your concern for others who [...]

Our Greatest Natural Resource
There is a lot of talk these days about high energy prices, going green and saving the planet.We are bring told to conserve energy and “flex our power” when electricity demand pushes the limits on a hot summer afternoon.
But, I want to assure you that there is still a lot of untapped [...]

                   From time to time I have met some people who say that they recognize me from my picture that is attached to my article in the weekly newspaper. I am never quite sure how to respond.  
     People usually say something kind about my articles.  Sometimes they actually remember a specific one!  It [...]

     I’m sure that you have heard many people tell their story about the recent earthquake.  I was actually in my car near my home in Diamond Bar. 
     As I was turning a corner and driving out of our neighborhood, I felt a distinct “bump”.  It was a strong “bump”. 
       My first thought was that [...]