Listen to Me Speak on the Progressive Podcast
I am so appreciative of Craig Cody for inviting me on his “The Progressive Podcast” series. I really loved connecting with him and getting to know him better, and chatting about leadership/life - what we all share passions for. Thank you for listening to this....
“Only” a Cop
In early 2000 when I was a new Borough Commander of Brooklyn South, then rookie Captain Dave Barrere (now two star Chief, Queens South) gave me an article, “Only A Cop.” (Please see link below) He thought I would enjoy it, and he was on the money. I shared it with...
Be the Light
Sometime in 2016, after spending a day with a number of interactions with people who were suffering from emotional pain, I jotted down a few thoughts. I saved those thoughts in my calendar and kept moving them until I felt the urge to write about them. In February...
The Secret to a Happy Life
Below is a text version of how I conclude all of my presentations. I hope some of you enjoy giving the concept some thought. Coming to this place in my life has been quite powerful, and I certainly enjoy sharing it. Thank you for your part in that. By a...
Pearl Harbor for Memorial Day
There is certainly no way to visit Hawaii without visiting Pearl Harbor, this hallowed place. 2,400 US soldiers were killed within two hours and close 1,178 injured. 1,177 were killed within minutes on the USS Arizona. For 1,102, this ship remains their final...
Legacy Through the Generations
When I visited my 106-year-old Uncle Louie in January for his 106th birthday I had a really nice and unexpected exchange that I’d like to share. While I was chatting with my uncle somebody came over to me and said that a man, who was also a resident, wanted to...
Partners, Friends for Life
I am often reminded of all of the sacrifice and pain that comes with this noble profession of policing I am lucky enough to be part of. And the more recent years, especially through the process of my development and growth as a Life Coach, I am reminded that we...
JOEY’S ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY
So today was Joseph Fox the third’s 1-year birthday party. I’d like to share an idea that someone suggested to me years ago. When Lia was born and then when Joey was born I created secret email accounts just for them. I occasionally send photos, videos...
My Last Hours with my Father
He struggled to lift his arm and place his hand over my badge. At about three o’clock in the morning, I decided to visit him in the hospital. He was seventy-nine years old and he would die in three hours. I was on my way home from a late night at work, still in...
Life Through the Eyes of a Toddler
Greetings everyone. Please see the two photos of Lia, Joey and I in the window in my living room, looking out to the ocean. In one of the photos Lia was maybe 1 1/2 years old. The one where she is pointing off to the right was taken a couple of weeks ago. When I...
Listen to Me Speak on the Progressive Podcast
I am so appreciative of Craig Cody for inviting me on his “The Progressive Podcast” series. I really loved connecting with him and getting to know him better, and chatting about leadership/life - what we all share passions for. Thank you for listening to this....
“Only” a Cop
In early 2000 when I was a new Borough Commander of Brooklyn South, then rookie Captain Dave Barrere (now two star Chief, Queens South) gave me an article, “Only A Cop.” (Please see link below) He thought I would enjoy it, and he was on the money. I shared it with...
Be the Light
Sometime in 2016, after spending a day with a number of interactions with people who were suffering from emotional pain, I jotted down a few thoughts. I saved those thoughts in my calendar and kept moving them until I felt the urge to write about them. In February...
The Secret to a Happy Life
Below is a text version of how I conclude all of my presentations. I hope some of you enjoy giving the concept some thought. Coming to this place in my life has been quite powerful, and I certainly enjoy sharing it. Thank you for your part in that. By a...
Pearl Harbor for Memorial Day
There is certainly no way to visit Hawaii without visiting Pearl Harbor, this hallowed place. 2,400 US soldiers were killed within two hours and close 1,178 injured. 1,177 were killed within minutes on the USS Arizona. For 1,102, this ship remains their final...
Legacy Through the Generations
When I visited my 106-year-old Uncle Louie in January for his 106th birthday I had a really nice and unexpected exchange that I’d like to share. While I was chatting with my uncle somebody came over to me and said that a man, who was also a resident, wanted to...
Partners, Friends for Life
I am often reminded of all of the sacrifice and pain that comes with this noble profession of policing I am lucky enough to be part of. And the more recent years, especially through the process of my development and growth as a Life Coach, I am reminded that we...
JOEY’S ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY
So today was Joseph Fox the third’s 1-year birthday party. I’d like to share an idea that someone suggested to me years ago. When Lia was born and then when Joey was born I created secret email accounts just for them. I occasionally send photos, videos...
My Last Hours with my Father
He struggled to lift his arm and place his hand over my badge. At about three o’clock in the morning, I decided to visit him in the hospital. He was seventy-nine years old and he would die in three hours. I was on my way home from a late night at work, still in...
Life Through the Eyes of a Toddler
Greetings everyone. Please see the two photos of Lia, Joey and I in the window in my living room, looking out to the ocean. In one of the photos Lia was maybe 1 1/2 years old. The one where she is pointing off to the right was taken a couple of weeks ago. When I...