I am fascinated by the dynamics of human interaction, what motivates us and why, as well as how we communicate with each other verbally and otherwise. So fascinated, that once upon a time I got a Master's degree in it. I wouldn't call it straight sociology though; more like a splash of that with a … Continue reading DYNAMICS
BRIEF
It is my honest with that you are all enjoying Thanksgiving with family and friends that you love. I have been on the high speed train of introspection and reflection since I was sick last January and here are a few things that I've been thinking about. These are in no particular order... It is … Continue reading BRIEF
HISTORY HAS ITS TIME
I love history. As I have written in past blogs, I am deeply amazed at how we all got to this point right now. YOU are reading these words. Perhaps you know me, or perhaps not (yes, I have subscribers now who I don't know....which is also very cool....thank you). If you think about our … Continue reading HISTORY HAS ITS TIME
FROM THE VAULT VOL. 1
All of us have stories that we tell over and over again. With time, and depending on who is present, the story may be shortened or embellished for effect, laughter, the pulling of heart strings and things of that nature. This week, I would like to share a classic Pat Moeschen story that gets told … Continue reading FROM THE VAULT VOL. 1
52 PICK UP
On November 5, 2024 many of you had the day off. You're welcome. This happened because it was my 52nd birthday. I'm not sure that I will be able to line that up again for all of you, but I will try my best. All joking aside, I am a student of history. When we … Continue reading 52 PICK UP
COLLEGE JAZZ
My love of jazz music began in college when I actually began to understand how to listen to it. This truly American art form can only be appreciated in full when you know what to do with your ears. As soon as you realize that the soloist is making things up on the spot that … Continue reading COLLEGE JAZZ
THESE ARE THE TIMES…
These are the times that try men's soulsIn the course of our nation's historyThe people of Boston have rallied bravelyWhenever the rights of men have been threatened Today a new crisis has arisenThe Metropolitan Transit Authority, better known as the MTAIs attempting to levy a burden on the disabled citizensIn the form of too many … Continue reading THESE ARE THE TIMES…
IT SHAPED ME
Childhood. Everything that is right and wrong with all of us stems from it. Of course there are exceptions and growth can be made, but when we peel back layers and layers of armor that we all wear, we invariably come to look upon these formative years as the catalyst that has shaped the person … Continue reading IT SHAPED ME
THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT
I think that anyone who has raised children will tell you that anything can and does happen. Once upon a time, due to my physical condition and progressive nature of muscular dystrophy, I believed that having children was a bad idea for me. I had all kinds of negative thoughts about my physical ability to … Continue reading THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT
ALL HEART
Recently I was invited to speak at a cardiac conference on the campus of Stanford University in Palo Alto California. Today I would like to share with you why this was a significant event for individuals living with different types of muscular dystrophy. First of all, there is only one way I am ever getting … Continue reading ALL HEART
Moeschen! 