Give me a child until he is seven and I will give you a man. Francis Xavier, co-founder of Jesuit order There is a story told to me by my Father. It was very popular in Poland, when we were run by communist Russia after WWll. To help women with a heavy work schedule in
A few days ago Chris sent me a link to Barry Schwartz’s lecture on TED. “Take a look, very provocative” he said. And it was. Speaker was talking of negative effects of too many choices on human life. Too many choices increase paralysis and decrease satisfaction. Having too many choices contributes to depression. The answer
It was one of our long evening walks. We were walking next to our hotel, where we stayed on our trip from West to East coast. Suddenly I heard hammering, it was very loud. We walked in that direction and knocking became louder. I looked up and in a light of a street lamp I
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. Will Rogers Bentley was a Christmas gift for Bonnie. He came with red ribbon and a bow, instead of a Jaguar. Kids and I did a lot of secret talks and we got him on Christmas Eve
Wer reited so spat durch Nacht und Wind? … Who rides there so late through the night dark and drear? … Johann Wolfgang von Geothe We are walking with our golden retriever Bentley twice a day. House is located within impressive and beautiful North Carolina woods, we call it enchanted forest. Our walking path goes
On March 4, 1984 college freshman Libby Zion was admitted to New York hospital with high fever and agitation. Despite efforts of medical intern, medical resident and attending physician she died the next day. Her father a prominent NY lawyer and journalist Sidney Zion was obviously devastated. Issues were raised of inadequate medical care, much
25 years ago “The Trade” was completed. Wayne Gretzky at the height of his hockey career was moved from Edmonton Oilers to Los Angeles Kings. Canadian national hero was playing in Canada no more. He found out of this decision a few hours after winning Stanley Cup in 1988 from his father, who was aware
A few years ago, at the heyday of our professional efficiency and high reimbursement for open heart surgery, I had a conversation with one of my fellow cardiac surgeons. We talked how much we enjoyed this specialty and all the perks coming with it. At the certain point we came to discuss our financial situation
Some men wrest a living from nature and with their hands; this is called work. Some men wrest a living from those who wrest a living from nature and with their hands: this is called trade. Some men wrest a living from those who wrest a living from those who wrest a living from nature
Live like you will die tomorrow, learn like you will live forever. Mahatma Ghandi My Father was a highly positioned corporate lawyer in Poland. My Mother finished her elementary education in a two room school in a deep country. Then she moved to Warsaw and immediately enrolled to high school there. Starting day was September
This is my first new post and I was looking for the best way to introduce myself. I thought that a good way would be to be interviewed by somebody who knows me well. Since no one volunteered, I decided to conduct an interview with myself. Here we go (WSN are my initials). Me: Why