Did Bob Dylan Fleece Rod Stewart? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

nobel prize winner in literature, mr. bob dylan, penned the song “forever young.” later, rock and roll great, mr. rod stewart, also penned a song “forever young.” the stewart song was so familiar to mr. dylan’s song that mr. dylan is shared writing credits and royalties. one must wonder whether mr. dylan fleeced mr. stewart?Continue reading “Did Bob Dylan Fleece Rod Stewart? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Four Words For the Fourth: A Ten Commandment’s Tale

those who can do the fourth of july is a celebration of independence and opportunity. are people taking advantage of it? what do people do with this precious independence? do they mindlessly sit and watch movies and television? do they spend countless hours playing video games? do destroy their lives with drugs and excessive drinking?Continue reading “Four Words For the Fourth: A Ten Commandment’s Tale”

The Tail Of A Winner: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

american sports and sportsmanship is dying a slow painful death. many athletes find value social media presence and marketing over performance. also, a trend of professional sports teams have practiced in resting players. this results in paying fans deprived of their opportunity to see the sport’s superstars. finally, there is the trend of tanking. teamsContinue reading “The Tail Of A Winner: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

A Señor Coffee Moment: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

You shall rise before a venerable person and you shall respect the elderly leviticus 19:32 growing old can be tough. in my 50s, every morning strands of the precious hair on my head would land in the sink drain. at the same time, my mirror sent me the message that my hair color was changingContinue reading “A Señor Coffee Moment: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Cautionary Tales Are Cautionary: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

we all do stupid things. most of us are fortunate to not suffer severe consequences. avoidance of misfortune, however, is not a license to live life in a careless manner. ms. brittney griner, a wnba, star apparently made a stupid mistake. reportedly, she was in possession of cannabis oil while traveling through a russian airport.Continue reading “Cautionary Tales Are Cautionary: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Celebrating 550 Blog Posts With A Blogging Tip: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

is it time for a second blog? mature blogs have themes, topics and select content. a mature blog has time tables for new postings and an established a relationship with its readers. a successful blogger, however, can feel trapped by their blog. the joy, excitement and passion in writing and expressing views may be outsideContinue reading “Celebrating 550 Blog Posts With A Blogging Tip: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The Speaker Who Could Not Communicate: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

communicating to children requires understanding and training. as an educator for young children, you pick up the basics. i learned that effective communication to children can required getting down to their level to communicate. the child can see and understand you better. further, the child knows that the communication is directed towards them. as such,Continue reading “The Speaker Who Could Not Communicate: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

He Called A Time-Out In the Game of Life: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

it was a bold and powerful mood, my father, in real life, called a “time out.” years ago, at the conclusion of the yom kippur holiday, extended family would get together at a house to “break the fast. ” those attending, having come from services, were dressed in formal attire. my father, all ready toContinue reading “He Called A Time-Out In the Game of Life: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Reflections Of A Moment When A Woman Cared About Their Child: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

“splitting the baby” is a classic legal term often employed by judges and lawyers to settle cases or disputes. the term, however, is a bastardization of the famous king solomon story in which the baby was never split. rather, king solomon, with his great wisdom, used that technique to make judgment in a troubling childContinue reading “Reflections Of A Moment When A Woman Cared About Their Child: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”