Author: Edward Ortiz

Rockin’ Thursday XV

Starship is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, that started in 1984. Their hits included "We Built This City," "Sara," and "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now," the latter featured in the 1987 American romantic comedy "Mannequin." Today, I’m featuring “We Built This City,” which reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XV →

The Elements of Prayer

This morning, I was reading from “The New City Catechism Devotional” and the question, “What is Prayer?" The answer and description provided in the devotional are excellent, especially the illustration about the four elements (Confession, Petition, Praise, and Thanks) that can be used when we pray. The illustration was written by Pastor John Piper, and … Continue reading The Elements of Prayer →

Rockin’ Thursday XIV

Led Zeppelin was an English rock band formed in London in 1968. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and received numerous awards during their lifetime. Today, I'm featuring "Stairway to Heaven". The song was released in 1971 and is regarded as one of the greatest rock songs of … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XIV →

Sad Christmas

In our ongoing series spotlighting poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law. Today, I’m sharing his eighth poem titled “Sad Christmas". Triste NavidadNavidad…Noche blanca cual fantasma que envenena,Noche triste, nivéa noche…Lúgubres cantos de las almas sin goces,Almas que encierran muy profundoMil reproches…Soledad… Ausencia…Cual lentas cataratas invernales,Las lágrimas se asoman a los ojos de mi alma,Que … Continue reading Sad Christmas →

Sharpen Your Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is a crucial skill for achieving success in both life and the workplace. The University of Louisville in Kentucky published an article titled "What is Critical Thinking?" In the article, I found a helpful definition written by Michael Scriven and Richard Paul. They define critical thinking as, “the intellectually disciplined process of actively … Continue reading Sharpen Your Critical Thinking →

Rockin’ Thursday XIII

Guns N’ Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in March 1985 when local bands Hollywood Rose and L.A. Guns merged. Their debut album, "Appetite for Destruction," was released in 1987 and included hits such as "Welcome to the Jungle" and "Paradise City," but it was "Sweet Child O’ Mine" … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XIII →

Cantigny

This weekend, we visited Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois. I had wanted to visit this park ever since I saw Mary’s post in Midwest Mary and the beautiful pictures she posted. Before I show you some of the pictures I took this weekend, I'd like to give you a short historical background on why this … Continue reading Cantigny →

Rockin’ Thursday XII

Vixen is an American rock band formed in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 1980. They achieved commercial success during the period from 1987 to 1992. Throughout their career, they produced two hits that made the Top 40: "Edge of a Broken Heart," which reached number 26, and "Cryin'," peaking at No. 22. For today’s edition of … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XII →

Book Review: Finding My Father’s Faith

Before I proceed with the book review, I want to take some time to share a few thoughts about the book for my WordPress community, particularly for Wynne. I considered writing two separate posts, but I’ve settled on this approach: sharing my thoughts first and then the review. Firstly, Wynne, I know that at some … Continue reading Book Review: Finding My Father’s Faith →

How Work Relationships Can Get You Promoted

Amii Barnard-Bahn, partner at Kaplan & Walker and the CEO of Barnard-Bahn Coaching & Consulting, wrote an excellent piece for the Harvard Business Review, titled, “Promotions aren’t just about your skills — They’re about your relationships.” Of course, there were some people who just read the title and started making wrong assumptions about the article … Continue reading How Work Relationships Can Get You Promoted →