Poetry

Hello everyone. “The Little Prince” is one of my favorite books. It is written as a children’s book but it has so many powerful life lessons. Here is one of my favorite quotes from the book: “Well, I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.”…

Good morning everybody. My relatively new transition has and continues to open up so much in my life, and I thank each of you for that. In particular, I am enjoying experiencing podcasts. It is my pleasure to have come to know a true artist in the field, Mike Safoschnik. Thank you Mike for our…

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. LISTEN NOW

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 everyone I could –…

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 show of hands, how many…

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 resting place. In the years since a number of surviving sailors have…

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 speak with me. I went…

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 are not on this journey…