3 reasons to understand “longevity”

There will be one million people over 100 years old by 2050 in the United States.  I can remember Willard Scott on the Today Show was excited to highlight someone who had reached this milestone.A little background: There is a difference between “life span” and...

Vision, Transparency, and Accountability

You always learn more when you teach than when you are a listener or a student.I confirmed that truth again recently. As part of our visit to India, I was presented with a number of teaching opportunities. During two of them, the topics for the day were Vision,...

Advice for the future

I spent a lot of hours on airplanes in the last few weeks.The coffee plantation is doing well and the Dordogne area of southern France is superb. Read a thought provoking book entitled: 2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America. Albert Brooks projects a...

Faithful for a Lifetime

The coach moves along leaving Jaipur and heading to Delhi. And yes, it is another world. On the one hand, we are all God’s creation sharing a common humanity. On the other hand, we are unique individuals impacted by DNA, culture and history.Size has something to do...

Two thumbs up

I was in the Ubon Ratchitani, Thailand airport waiting for the Bangkok flight when I met him.All five foot two of 67-year-old energy. My friend introduced me and I asked him, “Are you retired?” “Oh yes” he replied with gusto. Then he...