The Standing Ovation

Applause.  Compliments.  Cheers.  Praise.  The standing ovation.  These all feel really, really good.  In our spotlight driven society, some will do whatever it takes to get all eyes focused on them.  Just a brief glance at YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter reveals people who are groping for attention.  Much of this process is trivial, except…

The Debt

Albert Brigas is a good employee. He’s hardworking. He’s reliable. He’s been known to show up on days when he is sick. He’s shown himself to be a person of skill and determination. But at 69, this Vietnam veteran has been longing for retirement. He planned to work until he could pay off his mortgage…

Concussions

Over the last several years, this has been an almost constant discussion in sports, particularly in football. The more we learn about the brain, the more concerning we realize concussions are. If a person breaks an arm, pulls a muscle, or tears a ligament, it can be bad, but it is nowhere near as serious…