Renaissance Men – June 20, 2010
From time to time we hear great artists or athletes described as “Renaissance men.” Society marvels at the variety of their accomplishments—a football player who...
Music & the Spoken Word Library
Safe from Danger – June 13, 2010
Nobody makes it through life without making mistakes. Some are harmless, but others can be dangerous. Most often, safety lies in being cautious and wise....
The Joy of Reading – June 06, 2010
More than 2,000 years ago, when readers were few and books were fewer, the Roman philosopher Cicero observed, “A home without books is a body...
Memories and Memorials – May 30, 2010
It has been said that “a land without ruins is a land without memories—a land without memories is a land without history.”iEach nation has its...
The Bridge of Love – May 23, 2010
Some of the most recognizable structures in the world are bridges. They connect islands to mainlands; they span rivers, streams, and vast caverns. Bridges, whether...
The Silver Lining – May 16, 2010
An old proverb reminds us to look for the silver lining in every cloud. But are the cloudy periods of our lives really lined with...
Priceless to her Children – May 09, 2010
Whenever a camera scans a cheering crowd at a ballgame, very often an excited fan will wave and shout, “Hi, Mom!” When a young man...
Fight the Good Fight – May 02, 2010
Some see life as a battle, with competitors on every side. They fight for parking spaces and places in lines, for jobs and opportunities, for...
Blessed with the Sound of Music – April 25, 2010
Arturo Toscanini, famed music director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, was well known for his weekly broadcasts that carried beautiful music into the homes...