Tag: humanity

Dear Tom,

You and I will forever be bound by the bond we formed during our days at Boston College, so it's hardly a surprise that, as I attended your celebration of matrimony with Kris-Stella last month, I looked back on our time together at BC.

In particular, I thought about what it means to be a BC

I try to live by the three Rs:  Always be Respectful, often be Responsible and sometimes show Restraint.

The first R, the respect, comes from my belief that everyone on earth has the ability to contribute something for the betterment of society.

I suppose it's my faith in the fundamental goodness of human kind that underlies this belief, but the

I have great admiration for those who chase dreams because they exhibit the best of what it means to have a human experience.  I admire them because they live their life to the fullest.  Being a dreamer is a prerequisite for greatness.

When I heard that Texas Rangers' outfielder Josh Hamilton relapsed with alcohol again, I felt an indescribable mix of awe, sadness, courage, inspiration and strength.  Hamilton epitomizes the best and worst of human beings, the amazing things we are capable of but also the depths to which we can sink.  When I look at Hamilton,

The pictures and videos are all you need to understand that Japan has a long and painful road ahead even before the recovery can begin.  But for now, I am thankful that family, friends, and everyone I know in Japan are safe.

When something like this happens to a place and people you know very well,