It should be obvious to us, since it is to the rest of the world, that we Americans cannot control our appetites. This has been borne out recently by all the sexual harassment and abuse claims that have been leveled at so called “pillars” of the media, of the arts and even of our governing bodies. From the scandalous tales that are coming out now about Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, James Levine, Matt Lauer, Al Franken and John Conyers, one would think that we no longer have the ability to curb our desires. Apparently, many of those in powerful positions have succumbed to the idea that they can have whatever they want with no consequences. Continue reading “You Can’t Have it All”
Simply Christmas!
Last week, we had the opportunity to attend the Olpe High School Christmas program. It was a pleasant program. The students were not polished musicians, it was not a glitzy production, but it did hearken me back to a simpler time. If they had worn white choir boy robes instead of their somewhat matching black and white clothing, one might have thought they were part of a Norman Rockwell magazine illustration. Continue reading “Simply Christmas!”