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Perhaps, along with Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, one of the most important inspirational black leaders who ever lived, and the most important black hero to ever live in the U.S. Truly a great man and on my top 10 … Continue reading →

which he used to describe tv news pretty much covers all that is broadcast on e-media everywhere. We are all under siege from news outlets, social media, governments, Madison Avenue, corporations, companies, websites, and innumerable individuals and groups with agendas.

is to be there for your kids and grandkids in the case of emergency.

To hear one’s name softy/gently/kindly spoken.To be hugged, kissed, and touched appropriately.To be listened to. To converse with others.To be part of a group.To be understood and appreciated.Simple stuff always in any situation. Guaranteed to work. The total opposite of:Being … Continue reading →

When we take time to listen to someone else, care for them and what their lives are like, and actually help them to get better, improve, or move ahead.Some of the best teaching I did involved one-on-one advice, counselling and … Continue reading →

do to one another aside, the unnecessary, gratuitous, dumb things are often those that we do to ourselves.Too often I have had to say “We do it to ourselves.”

(Jeff center, Jimmy Page–the 3rd guitarist to his right; taken during the brief months in 1966 when the band had two lead guitarists!) Obit: Jeff Beck, 78, meningitis.The lead guitarist who gave and immortalized The Yardbirds’ legendary sound on songs … Continue reading →

In 1963-64, I was in grade 9. What was played on CBC Radio during a Saturday program fall ’63, in rapidly unfolding order were the singles for: Love Me DoPlease Please MeFrom Me to You/Thank You GirlShe Loves You. At … Continue reading →