Here We Go!

We’re excited to meet the next generation of amazing Dental Assistants and have fun in the process! Who will be the next Dani Williams, RDA?

Famiglia History

Mom’s great big Italian family would gather, reminisce, debate, celebrate, and regale over their early years in Los Angeles. I loved it.

A Summer Weekend of Color, Texture & Design Comes to Pasadena July 31–August 2

Pasadena Bead & Design Show returns this summer

Tai Ji Men Shines Bright at the U.S. Semiquincentennial, Honoring 60 Years of Legacy

Auspicious Dragon and Phoenix Bring Blessings to the Earth as Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy Spreads Love Across the San Gabriel Valley

World Class Joy

I never thought I’d ever publicly share gratitude for the Knicks or the World Cup, but who wouldn’t want a piece of the joy?

Hero

Whenever I have a tough choice, my first thought is, what would Dad do?

Next Level to Success

Every time Denise Williams-Jones shares a day or a weekend of possibilities, she lives the title of her company, Next Level to Success.

The Road to a Dream

“Dr. V, do you think you and I could start a business training Dental Assistants?”

FOWPAL Visits Northern Ireland to Foster Conscience, Transparency, Integrity, and Peace

FOWPAL Visits Northern Ireland for the First Time on the Eve of International Day of Living Together in Peace to Promote Cultural Exchange

Doing Good

We’ll miss Greg forever but never forget him. It isn’t every day that a legacy of “Doing good” doesn’t seem nearly good enough.

Happy Birthday to Me

Ya gotta believe! Sooner or later someone’s gonna live to be a hundred and fifty.

Impact Dental Assisting Academy, LLC

There is no such thing as JUST a Dental Assistant.

FOWPAL Champions Transparency and Integrity at Ambassadors’ Gala in New York

Global Leaders Unite to Promote Conscience, Peace, and Sustainable Cooperation

Global Leaders Convene at United Nations to Advance Human Wellbeing

FOWPAL Promotes Transparency and Integrity for Global Peace and Sustainability

Leading from the Heart

Prospective Dental Assistants will have the chance to learn dental assisting from the best I've ever known…and I’ll be around as well.

About Gratitude

Gratitude beats regrets every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy in Pasadena Hosts Lunar New Year Gathering

Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy: Promoting Love and Peace Through Cultural Performances and Life Stories

On the Road to Newcastle

Our trip was like a New Year's Eve Italian Lentil soup for the caring, human soul.

Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy Celebrates Lunar New Year and 60th Anniversary

Walnut Academy Shares Love and Peace, Bringing the Community Together

Adopted Famiglie (Families) Who didn’t Volunteer

Part One of a two-part series is an edited piece from an article first published in 2005 and included in my book, “Molar Jockey Memoirs."

Tai Ji Men Celebrates Lunar New Year: 60th Anniversary Gathering in Pasadena

Cultural Performances, New Year Traditions, and Inspiring Personal Stories Highlight the Pasadena Celebration

Man vs The Corporation

Woody Allen (before he went crazy) reflected, “Just because I’m paranoid, it doesn’t mean they’re not out to get me.” I'm not there yet.

A Dream

“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” Paul Coelho

Tai Ji Men Shares Blessings and Positive Energy at Temple City Lunar New Year Celebration

Culture, community, and joy come together as Temple City welcomes the Year of the Horse

FOWPAL Revisits Belize for Cultural Exchange and Peace Advocacy

Sharing the Message of Conscience, Transparency, and Integrity

A Free America Walkout

It was therapeutic being a face and a voice in a crowd of patriots. “No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here.”

FOWPAL Visits The Bahamas: The 122nd Nation on Its Global Peace Journey

Exploring History, Culture, and Shared Aspirations for Peace

FOWPAL Convenes Influential Leaders in The Bahamas

Advancing Conscience, Transparency, and Integrity at Government House

If He Was a Dentist...

Back in The Day, U.S. presidents were typical role models for children, young adults, and even some dentists. Yeah, those were the days…

FOWPAL Hosts World Leader Summit of Love and Peace in Belize

Upholding Transparency and Integrity Through Conscience and Hope

FOWPAL Featured on 7 News Belize Ahead of World Leader Summit of Love and Peace

International peace organization highlights conscience, transparency, and integrity during televised appearance

FOWPAL’s 121st Country Visit Brings a Message of Love and Peace to Trinidad and Tobago

Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze’s Call for Transparency and Integrity Inspires Widespread Support

Prime Minister of Belize Rings FOWPAL’s Bell of World Peace and Love

Calling for Global Unity and Hope

FOWPAL Convenes World Leader Summit of Love and Peace in Trinidad and Tobago

Upholding Transparency and Integrity for Global Peace and Sustainability

Resolve This!

I believe in resolutions and I’m not afraid to go public with 'em. How do you like those accountability apples!

Stand by Me

I’m two months younger than Rob Reiner was. And it’s the past tense that’s getting me down. We grew up together but never met.

Outer Limits

Getting better always takes one first step.

You Are There

“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies.” Groucho Marx

FOWPAL Inspires Global Unity and Action at the Ambassador’s Peace Ball in Washington, D.C.

Upholding Transparency and Integrity Through Conscience and Hope

A High School/Back to College Experience

“It’s what you learn after you know it all that really counts.” Coach John Wooden