by Fran David | Nov 3, 2017 | Musings and Poetry
Enough already with the kneeling controversy. The original purpose assigned to “taking a knee” during the playing of the National Anthem has long been lost in the dusty and dirty discussion following Colin Kaepernick’s initial action. Instead of a clear and positive...
by Fran David | Jul 16, 2017 | Musings and Poetry
Pond at Twilight. Quiet evening, still water Weeping willow branches float lazily on the water’s surface Sun sinking in the west Clouds play gentle hide and seek with the sun Frog in the mud, fly on the leaf Each seeking his dinner before bed Quick flick of green...
by Fran David | Jul 16, 2017 | Musings and Poetry
Living on the Ledge. I’ve always been out there…on that ledge Always It’s neither a positive or negative state Just is But I have changed and that is troubling Why When I was young, I flew from that ledge and returned at will Free As I have gotten older, I cling to...
by Fran David | Jul 16, 2017 | Musings and Poetry
Desert Loss and Recovery Large, open sky filled with pastel hues, inviting and warm. I am lost in the vast space, the wispy sky stretching across the valley, Beauty surrounds me, transporting me to a place of softness and awe. I lose awareness of time and space,...
by Fran David | Jun 12, 2017 | Musings and Poetry
Simplistic Approach to a Complicated Subject. Over time, I have had the pleasure and honor of participating in a variety of classroom settings involving young professionals looking to advance along their respective career paths. These sessions often involve a period...
by Fran David | Dec 30, 2010 | Musings and Poetry
Assumptions and Biases Create Limitations. It’s strange sometimes how we let our perceptions and assumptions dictate our behavior and choices, even when it is against our own best interests. This happens in all areas of life from the simple to the complex, and often...
by Fran David | Nov 16, 2010 | Musings and Poetry
Life is Composed of the Results of Our Choices. Life is a series of choices. The pattern of our life is composed of the choices we make and their results. I am not only talking about “big” choices that at the point they are made alter one’s path in life. I am...
