Category Archives: Insights
The other side of the closet
Every gay person has his or her coming out story. What is often not told are the experiences of the family members and friends they came out to. This is my story.
A lesson about confidence from Toddlers and Tiaras
There’s a lot one can say about TLC’s show Toddlers and Tiaras (such as “What happened to all the outrage about JonBenét Ramsey?”) Once in a while, it actually shows something useful. In one episode, it provided a lesson in the importance of self-confidence. At the “Rodeo Princess” pageant, three girls were competing in the …
Tebow! So?
Why is everyone making such a big deal about Tim Tebow? Sure, he wins football games. Sure, he’s exciting to watch. So what if he wants to kneel and pray after a great play?
Goals, not resolutions
I’ve said it before, but I’ve never been a fan of New Year’s resolutions. It’s better to set goals, and make sure that they are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-targeted. But goals, like resolutions, can be set with all of the best of intentions and still be tossed aside and forgotten within weeks. How …
Why bother to be thankful?
Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States, but there doesn’t seem to be much reason to be thankful. The economy continues to limp along with no relief in sight. Congress appears to have failed in its efforts to end the budget impasse. Economies and governments are imploding throughout Europe. Our nation seems to be divided …
