Saturday, April 18, 2009

What’s Wrong with Plumbing?

For some reason, American youth think that the only route to success is college—the problem is, many aren’t cut out for it and, once they get through, there aren’t a bunch of jobs waiting for them.

On the other hand, there are openings and demand in the skilled trades arena: plumbers, welders, electricians, manufacturing maintenance, etc.

If people think they are “too good” for these jobs, I suggest you take a look at the salaries they are making, the job security they enjoy, and the opportunity to work with your hands and actually see what you’ve done.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Thank You, Senator Shumer

Finally, someone in Washington has gotten their priorities right. Instead of all this concern over Pakistan, North Korean missiles, and the economy, Senator Charles Shumer (Democrat, NY) has determined to introduce legislation banning the resale of concert tickets. That’s right, music fans. The US government plans, if Shumer has his way, to regulate Springsteen tickets. Tell me, can you impeach someone for being stupid and egotistical and totally out of touch with reality?????

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Leadership and Humility

As a 7-year-old, Richard Bernstein admired Jackie Robinson’s athletic ability and courage as the first African-American man to play Major League baseball in the modern era. A few years later, while working at a small-town golf course, Bernstein was astonished to find himself carrying the bag of his hero, Jackie Robinson. When rain postponed the game, Robinson held an umbrella over the two of them and shared his chocolate bar with the young caddy. Writing in The International Herald Tribune, Bernstein cited that humble act of kindness as a mark of greatness he has never forgotten.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

The Times Belong to the Courageous

While “men’s hearts fail them for fear” there are those who look up and seize the opportunities in front of them. The creative and courageous will win the day. They always have. Challenging times are nothing new. Most people turn victim and let fear rule their hearts and minds. The few that keep their heads and hearts will see what to do and do it.