by George Goens | Aug 4, 2019 | Other
Life is a fluid puzzle. Every person in our lives is a piece of that puzzle with his or her unique footprint. Each is different in shape and size; yet, collectively they all fit together, interconnecting and binding to create a total and distinctive image. Each person...
by George Goens | Apr 28, 2019 | Other
Life isn’t easy. Challenges, opportunities, victories and losses surface. Our children have to deal with this uncertain life. Children need to hear straight talk. Lessons are to be learned. Lesson # 1: You have to take care of 6 important inches. Yes, 6 inches —...
by George Goens | Nov 6, 2018 | Bookshelf, Education, Leadership, Life, Other, Politics/Society, Relationships
“You cannot be civil with a political party that wants to destroy what you stand for, what you care about.” Hillary Clinton’s advice is exactly what you should not do when confronted by incivility, name-calling, disrespect, and bullying. Incivility...
by George Goens | Jul 14, 2018 | Other
Recently I listened to a 24-year-old definitively describing his life’s path: career promotions in yearly increments, city condos with a view, a new Beamer convertible by 28, and, of course, exciting women. He seemed smart, but certainly not wise. I sometimes...
by George Goens | May 16, 2018 | Other
Today the memory of the Vietnam conflict is fading. Time has passed, and new generations have no direct remembrance of that historical period. The war fractured society and became the dominant topic in the nightly news and commentary. Looking back, the Vietnam War...
