The History of Philosophy by A.C. Grayling is the first book I have read on the subject of philosophy. Although leadership often involves philosophical concepts—especially when discussing ethics and morals as leadership traits—the study of philosophy never caught my attention. I suppose, as I mature as a reader and learner, my interests are also expanding. The … Continue reading Book Review: The History of Philosophy
Author: Edward Ortiz
Rockin’ Thursday XXXII
Today, I’m featuring Patti Smith, an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter, author, and photographer. One of her best songs, "Because the Night," was released in 1978, reaching #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and #5 in the United Kingdom the same year. The song was written by her and Bruce Springsteen. The video … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXXII
My Puerto Rican Town – Juana Díaz
I have been writing lately about the history of Puerto Rico, the political issues, and everything else that is happening on my beautiful island. Today, I want to do something different and introduce the town I grew up in, Juana Díaz. Juana Díaz was founded in 1798, and the civil government of this territory was … Continue reading My Puerto Rican Town – Juana Díaz
Reflections on a Year of Blogging
I can’t believe it’s been a year since I started this blog! It’s been an amazing experience, far beyond what I expected. One of the things I wanted to do after retiring from the military was to increase the number of books I read each year. The byproduct of reading and taking notes was a … Continue reading Reflections on a Year of Blogging
Liza
Today, as part of our series featuring poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, we turn our attention to the second section of his book, titled Love Poems in Old Age. We will explore his fifteenth poem, "Liza." This poem holds special significance as it was written for his granddaughter (my beautiful wife). I have witnessed … Continue reading Liza
Rockin’ Thursday XXXI
Today, I’m spotlighting a German rock band that originated in Hanover back in 1965. Scorpions gained massive popularity in the 80s, and their hit "Rock You Like a Hurricane" became one of my all-time favorites. Released in 1984, the song climbed to #25 on the U.S. charts that year. I hope you enjoy the video, … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXXI
Tag, You’re It! Ed’s Edition
So, Laura from Black Moon Lilith tagged me for "The Blog Tag" challenge. The idea is to answer six questions related to blogging and then tag other bloggers to do the same. I’m changing the rules a bit—I won’t be tagging anyone, but if you’re reading this and want to participate, I’ll definitely read yours. … Continue reading Tag, You’re It! Ed’s Edition
Evolution of Love
Today, in our continuing series of poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, we present his fourteenth poem, "Evolution of Love." The second section of his book focuses on "Love Poems in Old Age." I chose "Evolution of Love" as the opening poem in this series because it beautifully represents this second phase of life. … Continue reading Evolution of Love
Rockin’ Thursday XXX
Today, I’m featuring a soft rock song by a great female artist, "You’re So Vain" by Carly Simon, an American musician, singer, songwriter, and author. The song was released in November 1972 and reached the #1 spot in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand at the beginning of 1973. There was a big mystery … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXX
The Power of Pronouns in Leadership: Taking Responsibility
Yesterday, I read an incredible insight by Army Lieutenant General (Retired) Jeffrey Buchanan on LinkedIn about the impact of using certain pronouns as a leader. This insight certainly applies to other aspects of our lives. Here is what he wrote: "Beware of your pronouns No, this isn’t a post about what you call yourself. This … Continue reading The Power of Pronouns in Leadership: Taking Responsibility
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