On September 11, 2019 we observed the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks upon the World Trade Center, the pentagon and the thwarted attack resulting in an aircraft crash in Shanksville [...]

Earlier this week I wrote an article in which I discussed the changing world in which we live from the standpoint of terror and uncertainty.  I suggested that one of the things that each of us [...]

The Role of Teamwork in Technological Innovation When I am contacted by meeting planners, corporations, and members of Associations about speaking at their events I am most often asked if I can [...]

ETHICS — the REAL BOTTOM LINE   As I sit here at my desk feeling the anticipation and joy at the prospects of the New Year – 2009, I cannot help but wonder what the history books will say [...]

As a blind person living and working in this wonderful country I have come to the conclusion that the Internet has quickly become one of the greatest tools I have the fortune to use. It gives me [...]

November 20, 2008, 4:30 PM Well here we are day 8, the final day of in-home training. Time sure flies! It’s a sad day, and it’s a happy day. It’s a sad time because it will be [...]

November 19, 2008, 9:09 PM Thus far my work and bonding with Africa have been progressing well. Already we have had many adventures. Yesterday Todd informed me that today our first route was to [...]

Tuesday , November 18, 2008, 7:54 PM Today was one of the most extremely informative, if not most fun, times during the training and formation of a guide dog team. Today we did traffic checks. [...]

Monday, November 17, 2008, 7:58 AM Today was another gorgeous day around the bay at San Francisco. I haven’t mentioned the weather we have experienced during our training. In a word, the [...]

Saturday, November 15, 2008, 8:21 PM Today was the fourth day of training for Africa and me. In a regular class environment training occurs Monday through Saturday. There are a few exceptions. [...]