Through Uncharted Waters

“His prudence, patience, courage and energy made him the successful pilot of the ship of state in the unchartered waters into which she was launched.” The person described here is John Winthrop, who was elected governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 17th century. Winthrop had arrived with some 400 men, women, and children, settling around …

Life is Difficult

A few weeks ago, my oldest brother completed a grueling series of chemo-therapy treatments, including stem cell therapy. It lasted for months and months, and required him and his wife to live at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Tx. It seemed like they were there forever. It’s easy for me to write those words …