“Have Fun & Enjoy The Ride” Hello Members and Friends –I just reread The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon – a lighthearted parable of life – which I first read a couple of years ago and loved, with its presentation of life principles told through a relatable, easy to read, story about a man named George who …
Hello Members and Friends – Religious affiliation and beliefs are very personal. Yet, regardless of one’s religious commitments we often find hope and inspiration in the stories and traditions of the great religions like the stories of Easter and Passover – stories of new beginnings – both of which are being celebrated this week and that …
Settle In… Hello Members and Friends – Dealing with the precautions and predictions of this pandemic reminds me of the drive home from a family vacation. The drive to the vacation is filled with excitement and anticipation. But coming home is different. You do everything to make it as smooth and painless as possible – …
Hello Members and Friends – It has been quite an eventful week as everyone’s way of life has been dramatically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The uncertainty of these times brings about feelings of stress and anxiety. I know for many, especially the members of NYA and the residents of Newtown, “social distancing” is contradictory …
ZOOM IS COOL, BUT… Hello Members and Friends – It is hard to believe that it’s just been two weeks since we have amended our way of life. The perception of time is skewed by the absence of the “the little things,” whether tasks or simple pleasures, but nonetheless intimate interactions with the world. We are …