A High School/Back to College Experience

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

Trojan Horse

So, my cousin Tony and I are diehard USC Trojan Football fans. After sixteen years, we were back in South Bend.

What Then, What Now?

I am not naturally endowed with the power to manage or create structure. But why not work at figuring it out?

FOWPAL Hosts Global Virtual Event for World Mental Health Day 2025

Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze Inspires the World to Support Mental Health with Love and Conscience

PNTC Celebrates the Appointment of New Senior Minister, Rev. William Carpenter

Pasadena New Thought Center (PNTC) Celebrates on Sunday, October 12, 2025

Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy in Pasadena Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

One Moon, One Heart: Celebrating Health and Happiness

The International Peace Gala 2025 Celebrates Diversity, Partnership, and Global Unity

FOWPAL Champions Transparency and Integrity as Cornerstones of Global Peace

Global Leaders Unite at UN to Advance Science-Based Solutions for Water, Sanitation, and Sustainability

From Water to Peace: A Shared Call for Sustainability and Human Dignity

Global Leaders and First Ladies Unite to Celebrate the International Day of Peace 2025

Highlighting women’s empowerment, transparency, integrity, and actionable steps toward global harmony and sustainability

They Got Me, Part 2

The got me, part 2. They got me again. But no nightmares this time; we’ve been rescued by Golden state competency and a BPPE two-step.

FOWPAL’s Peace Bell Rings in Times Square for International Day of Peace 2025

Dr. Hong Calls on the World to Embrace Hope, Transparency, and Integrity for a Sustainable Future

FOWPAL’s Bell of Peace Rings at New York City Hall for Global Harmony

FOWPAL Celebrates International Day of Peace, Promoting Conscience, Hope, Transparency, and Integrity

Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy in Walnut Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Promoting Holistic Education, Conscience, Hope, and Peace

Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy in Walnut Celebrates 25th Anniversary

A Quarter Century of Community Engagement — Promoting Health, Conscience, Hope, and Peace

They Got me, Part One

Dangerous at any speed but gone in 60 seconds…or so.

A Next Level Virtual Meeting

“Andy! Welcome back! Even if it’s just for another Pollo Bowl that ghosts can’t digest. Given the circumstances, you look awesome!

A Four-Letter Word

There is no such thing as just a Dental Assistant.

Celebrating the First International Day of Hope

Leaders Unite with FOWPAL to Ignite Hope and Advance Peace

Pasadena Celebrates the First International Day of Hope

Event Highlights Global Journey, Book Launch, and Stories of Transformative Hope

Celebrating the First International Day of Hope at the UN

From Hope to Action: A Global Call to Change the World

Ten Years I never saw Coming

It all really began one score and two years ago. In 2003, I was inspired by a CD featuring a TV dentist and the word, Invisalign

FOWPAL Celebrates First International Day of Hope with Global Leaders in New York

Uplifting messages, cultural unity, and international recognition highlight a joyful and powerful celebration

Smilin’ Jack?

Wake up with some gratitude, express it right out loud, and bring a solution. Suck it up buttercup and figure it out Smilin Jack.

A November Remembrance

Andy Rooney and I have conducted virtual interviews for years (even when Andy was still with us) across the street at El Pollo Loco.

Tai Ji Men’s Dragon of Hope Debuts in South Pasadena’s Independence Day Parade

Spreading Love and Peace for a Brighter, More Sustainable Future

Another Impactful Day

Later today, June 28, I get to have another impactful experience. I hope the students agree. Time to look back to 2019 and appreciate.

A Discovery and Gratitude

Today, just like in the Eighth Grade, I’m reading Jim Murray every morning…with a melancholy smile and a sense of gratitude.

Hero

I was happy I hadn't learned everything after I thought I knew it all.

A Star is Born (July 2022, updated)

It’s not every day you get to be around to see it when a star is born.

He's the most Interesting Dentist on the Parade Route, Today

Mario solemnly bowed in my direction and then announced, “He’s the most interesting dentist in Pasadena!”

#23

Day #23 of the LFG 75-day Challenge for our Friend Amir (A One of One who passed at age 42)

FOWPAL’s Messages of Conscience and Hope Echo at Medical Symposium

Doomsday Clock ticking, FOWPAL inspires medical leaders to embrace transparency, integrity, and compassion

FOWPAL Celebrates Haitian Flag Day in Brooklyn, New York

Individuals in 119 Nations Endorse the Declaration of Transparency and Integrity

High Anxiety, Part 2

“I got I! I got it! I got it...I don’t got it.” Mel Brooks, High Anxiety (1977)

FOWPAL Celebrates Haitian Flag Day and Empowers Youth

Promoting Conscience, Hope, Transparency, and Integrity in Roselle, New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York

Global Leaders Unite for Peace at UN

FOWPAL Highlights Conscience, Hope, Transparency, and Integrity on International Day of Living Together in Peace

One Month Til FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Swag Giveaway in Pasadena

Fans Receive T-Shirts, Soccer Balls and Other FIFA Merchandise at the Rose Bowl Flea Market

“Mother’s Day”

God, I'll never be half as strong as my five feet tall, ninety-five-pound mom.

LFG (5/2/2025)

We’ll miss Amir forever but never forget him.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Fans Gather for Swag Giveaway in Carson

Fans Received T-Shirts, Soccer Balls and Other FIFA Merchandise Ahead of LA Galaxy Match At Dignity Health Sports Park