Corrupt behavior of corporate CEO's or the despicable actions of serial killers make me cringe on one level or another. Yet...

Since the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, those who suffer from disability have received services to better meet their...

I have not had a teachable spirit these past several days. Therefore, writing a "lesson learned" seems strange and...

My sister became a Penn State University fan as a result of her graduate studies there. She would invite me to watch Penn State...

Speed and efficiency have always been a priority for me. My life and activity level may at times seem harried and frenzied to...

Recently, after finishing a great dinner, I felt delightfully refreshed and comfortable. Then came dessert. I chose chocolate...

Adversity, misery, heartache, pain and struggle. Much of my life I have invested time, energy and resources trying to insulate...

In 1957, I was an impressionable 7 year old who started playing baseball in earnest. My favorite team was the Milwaukee Braves;...

Our hearts have been touched by the suffering of the survivors of the earthquake-induced tsunami. The world-wide response has...

Philadelphia has waited too long for an American football championship. However, this coming Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles...

I've been reading a biography of the life of Albert Schweitzer (Albert Schweitzer: The Man and His Mind by George...

When growing up in the 1950's in the United States, Christmas time was full of Jesus. I would admire manger scenes in store...

While living in Hungary, we expatriates often spoke of family traditions "back home". Each person had a story to tell...

I remember handing my report card to my parents when I was young. Sometimes it felt good; sometimes it didn't. Recently...

During the communist era in central and Eastern Europe, work was of great importance. Quality and efficiency, however, were...

Laughter resonated throughout the room. Here I was in Kazakhstan at a medical conference belly laughing with doctors from all...

"Why did you do that?" I immediately felt defensive and ready for "battle". At times, I would prefer to...

His sweatshirt brought a smile to my face -- "Rutgers University" emblazoned on the front. This young Kazakhstani...

Sometimes I am stopped at a red light and see someone talking to themselves. Maybe they are practicing a speech or telling...

Although I loved practicing emergency medicine, it never meshed well with the concept of rest. As a team, we doctors covered...