Author Archives: RTG

Christmas day I got the news that a friend of mine had passed away. I want share some words that I wrote that morning on his behalf. This morning I was sitting in my sister in law’s house contemplating scents, … Continue reading →

Christmas Eve, 2016, a lovely morning in Florida. So this will be the first Christmas that I will not hear “Merry Christmas” from either my mom or dad. It is a real strange thought. For my entire life, Christmas was … Continue reading →

Christmas Eve, 2016, a lovely morning in Florida. So this will be the first Christmas that I will not hear “Merry Christmas” from either my mom or dad. It is a real strange thought. For my entire life, Christmas was … Continue reading →

Don’t underestimate the power of each and every small habit exercised over time. For good or bad, your habits determine who you will ultimately become. What you do everyday adds up each week, it adds up each month and each year. The … Continue reading →

Over the years one of the things that has amazed me is how people react when they are in an uncomfortable situation. I am talking in a business sense, you know, doing whatever you do not like doing? I remember … Continue reading →

When I was in college, a friend of mine introduced me to the music of The Guess Who. A band from Canada that had a couple of mega hits that were more of the “Soft rock” genre. What I found … Continue reading →

So often I hear that we do not have the poets anymore in our society. Sure the likes of Emerson, Thoreau, Frost, Whitman and Poe are some of my favorites, and yes, they were tremendous. It is true also that … Continue reading →

I was asked by a class member the other day if it bothers me that people on my Facebook page are copying me and starting to post inspirational messages just like I have been for years. At first I told … Continue reading →

A great question, can you answer it? As we enter the new year most people are trying to start fresh- to renew themselves- and I have a word of advice. Whoever you decide to become, become YOU. You might be … Continue reading →