Author Archives: Stan
We have met the enemy and he is us
How many times will this simple observation be a revelation? Uttered humbly and powerfully in 1971 by one of the most influential leaders of our time—the cartoon strip character Pogo—this statement has never been truer than it is today. If … Continue reading
Leader, become yourself
Living legends aren’t easy to come by. Actually shaking one’s hand is a very special experience. Seeing the noble and flawed human who represents the legend is really encouraging. The imperfections allow one to accept the truth of the person’s … Continue reading
Chop wood, carry water
A few years ago, I began to get excited about the return of manufacturing to the U.S. and now it’s happening. Mind you, I don’t expect it to regain the prominent position in our economy that it had prior to … Continue reading
I’ll get mine
The little pastel spoons dip into the gelato. Curly Top asks her boyfriend, “Is our city better today than it was four years ago?” He ponders a few moments. “I don’t think I know about the city as a whole. … Continue reading