The Penn State sanctions levied by the NCAA were announced today. They didn't get the dreaded "death penalty", but the NCAA did lay it on thick. Penn State will pay 60 million in fines (that will benefit outside organizations that deal with child abuse), not be allowed to compete in post season games for four [...]
Tag: integrity
Will you do nothing?
Edmund Burke said, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." I am reminded of this notion as I reflect upon the Report of the Special Investigative Counsel Regarding the Actions of The Pennsylvania State University Related to the Child Sexual Abuse Committed by Gerald A. Sandusky. This report, [...]
The courage of my conviction…
I do not possess strong opinions on all things. Indeed, on some things I am decidely malleable. Frankly, there are plenty of things I don't know or care enough about to allow me to fairly generate a strong opinion. The things that I have strong opinions on that I believe to the core of my being - [...]
What is the quality of your intent?
Thurgood Marshall asked: "What is the quality of your intent? Certain people have a way of saying things that shake us at the core. Even when the words do not seem harsh or offensive, the impact is shattering. What we could be experiencing is the intent behind the words. When we intend to do good, [...]
Authenticity…
I recognize that there is a fine line between being perceived as passionate or fanatical about something. I likewise recognize that the fine line is not necessarily in the same place for everyone. What I have believed over the years is that the trick in being effective in using your passion to create change is in realizing [...]
Warriors…they always rise.
This blog is for the warriors that surround me in my life - those who fight not only their own battles but also the battles of others. Warriors who operate in a base of integrity, but too often find themselves having to deal with others who live their lives from a place of fear. Warriors [...]
A bright and shiny fierce girl in the making…Jessica Lynn Holly.
Today I met a special young lady - Jessica Lynn Holly. Jessica is the daughter of Davis and Laura, Noah's friends in Ottawa. I had an opportunity to get to know Jessica while we visited Davis and Laura today. Jessica is quite the social butterfly (or papillon in French as Jessica taught me). I should have known [...]
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